Ruth Umoh

Ruth Umoh is an accomplished editor and journalist with extensive experience in leadership communication and diversity in the workplace. Currently serving as Editor of Next to Lead (NXTL) and Editor of Leadership at Fortune, Ruth spearheads initiatives focusing on rising leaders and corporate accountability. Previous roles include Editor-in-Chief at Paperwork Studios, where Ruth launched a daily newsletter for diversity and inclusion leaders in tech, and Editor at Forbes, specializing in articles on diversity and inclusion. Ruth has a track record of impactful reporting as a former reporter for CNBC, where coverage of young industry leaders garnered significant traffic. Educational credentials include an Executive MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, a Master’s in Journalism from Columbia University, and a Bachelor’s in Communication from the University of Maryland.