Ruth Dickson (Eddy) has worked in marketing and communications for close to two decades, with her experience spanning from her native country of England to over fifteen years of experience in the Midwest. Primarily, Ruth has worked in the education and non-profit sectors, leading small to mid-sized teams that manage every aspect of strategic communications and brand management. Ruth specializes in startup or re-start communication initiatives and has served as an advisor to many business leaders, small start-ups, and other organizations regionally and nationally.
Ruth is passionate about amplifying the voice of the community members she serves, whether it is through media partnership, curated publications, or recognition programs. Her professional experience before Patterson Family Foundation included leading communications and marketing for SchoolSmartKC and the University of Central Missouri.
Ruth lives in Kansas City with her husband James, their dog Sammy, and two daughters. Her hobbies include history, community building, cooking, and embracing her role as a Mom!
“Thriving Rural communities are centers for industry, identity, and history. As someone who was raised rural, my home community taught me the values of loyalty, perseverance, and respect for others. The success of thriving rural communities leaves an impact not just locally and regionally, but nationally and internationally as well – I’m proud to be a small part of it!”
