Ruth Stokes

Ruth Stokes is a Lead Content Designer at The Open University, bringing over 20 years of experience in content, including more than 8 years specifically in content design. With a focus on accessible and inclusive content for the charity, public sector, and higher education sectors, Ruth has led content improvement projects and established content design practices at Action for Children. They have collaborated with organizations like the Environment Agency and University of Southampton while mentoring emerging content designers. Additionally, Ruth authored *The Armchair Activist's Handbook* and served as an Editor at The Guardian, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing user experience through data-driven content strategies.