Born and raised in Alaska, Ruthie is a Registered Nurse and Breast Care Coordinator dedicated to guiding patients through every step of their breast health journey. A 2012 graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Nursing, she brings over a decade of experience in critical care, surgical services, and organ donation coordination.
With a self-proclaimed “ax to grind with cancer,” Ruthie is deeply committed to helping women feel informed, supported, and empowered to put up their best fight against the disease. She stands beside each patient with compassion, advocacy, and unwavering determination.
Outside of work, Ruthie is an avid reader and lifelong animal lover—especially of her three dogs and rabbits. Her favorite time of the week is family game night with her husband and their three daughters.