Her career has spanned the past two decades and has involved working in the acute and community setting in and around East London. Ruth has a track record of consistent leadership across a number of organisations. She has successfully led service change delivery, resulting in regional and national interest. Her collaborative approaches have fostered an environment of openness and transparency within the organisation and with stakeholders. She has encouraged innovative practices, whilst ensuring staff recognition for their contributions. Ruth is committed to ensuring the ‘user voice’ is a critical part of service planning and delivery. She believes in demonstrating cultural competencies that embrace the unique perspectives that are filtered through family norms and values.