New Economics for Women
Ruth Garcia-Corrales holds extensive experience in leadership and business development across various roles within economic support organizations and diplomatic services. Currently serving as the Director of the Women’s Business Center at New Economics for Women since April 2020, Ruth has received the Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award for District IX from the SBA due to outstanding contributions and innovative programming. Prior roles include CEO at Canterbury Business Center and VEDC Women Business Center, as well as Managing Executive at the LA City Business Source Center - West Valley, where Ruth managed public-private partnerships to support local businesses. Earlier in their career, Ruth was the PR & Community Affairs Manager and Advertising and Marketing Manager at Curacao and Adir International, respectively, as well as Consul General of Costa Rica in Los Angeles, promoting business development for Costa Rican enterprises. Educational credentials include an ongoing certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University and previous studies at Universidad de Costa Rica, Harvard University, and UCLA in related fields.
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New Economics for Women
New Economics for Women (NEW) is a non-profit community development corporation. For more than 30 years, NEW has been dedicated to the economic security of women, especially immigrant women, in low-wealth communities. Our programs and investments focus on creating culturally relevant whole family financial education, affordable housing, and community engagement as the primary tools needed to overcome economic insecurity. We aim to be a leading voice for advocacy on public policy issues affecting immigrant women in low-wealth areas. We want to use this avenue to reach out to surrounding community agencies that share our passion to help families and individuals in need of support. Additionally we are looking to make meaningful connections and provide opportunities for volunteerism and community engagement. for more information please visit http://bit.ly/1CGXYGq