Ruby Buchholtz

Ruby Buchholtz has extensive experience in environmental management and community engagement, currently serving as a Program Officer for Southern Willamette Valley and South Coast at The Oregon Community Foundation since June 2019, after previous roles including Community Engagement Coordinator and Community Impact Assistant. Prior experience includes serving as Advocacy Manager & Riverkeeper at Tualatin Riverkeepers and Outreach Coordinator at Portland State University, where significant contributions included implementing sustainability initiatives and education programs. Ruby began the career with Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod, coordinating volunteer events and leading environmental education efforts, and gained supervisory experience at The Great Basin Institute overseeing conservation projects. Ruby holds a Master's degree in Environmental Management from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Oregon.