November 2022-present
Founder, My Science Journey
My Science Journey
Built a digital platform dedicated to amplifying African voices in science through storytelling, mentorship, and community engagement.
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Leadership & Impact
Building communities where people and ideas can grow
Ruth's leadership spans mentorship, youth engagement, student representation, conference delivery, public service, and Pan-African community building.
Leadership portfolio
Service that turns visibility into opportunity
Across formal roles and community-led initiatives, Ruth builds structures that help people participate, contribute, and belong.
2023-2025
Student Representative
Kenya High Commission, UK
Championed student perspectives while strengthening relationships between Kenyan students and the Kenya High Commission through collaborative initiatives and community engagement.
June 2023-June 2024
Vice President
Oxford University Africa Society
Provided leadership for the Society's programming, operations, and community engagement, supporting African students and allies across Oxford.
2025
Young African Leader Awardee
AFS Youth Assembly / Sir Cyril Taylor Award
Selected as a Young African Leader Award recipient to attend the AFS Youth Assembly, engaging with emerging leaders from around the world to advance dialogue on leadership, global challenges, and cross-cultural collaboration.
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CNN Global Perspectives on Africa Delegate
CNN Global Perspectives on Africa
Selected as a delegate for CNN's Global Perspectives on Africa programme, contributing to discussions on leadership, development, and Africa's role in shaping global conversations.
Learn moreNovember 2023-June 2024
Co-convenor, Oxford Africa Conference 2024
Oxford University Africa Society
Co-led the planning and delivery of Oxford's flagship Africa-focused conference, overseeing sponsorship, speaker engagement, programme development, logistics, and event execution.
Learn moreOctober 2023-June 2024
Lead, Oxford Africa Mentorship Scheme
Oxford Africa Society / Africa Oxford Initiative
Led the design and delivery of the mentorship programme, overseeing mentor and mentee selection, selection committee coordination, webinar programming, and fee-waiver initiatives to expand access.
2025
Programme Lead, Inaugural AfOx Leadership & Impact Symposium 2025
Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx)
Led programme development for the inaugural AfOx Leadership & Impact Symposium 2025, curating sessions, coordinating speakers and stakeholders, and shaping a flagship platform showcasing African leadership, scholarship, innovation, and impact across Oxford and beyond.
Learn more2026
Programme Lead & Master of Ceremonies
Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx)
Directed programme development for the AfOx Leadership & Impact Symposium 2026 and hosted both the symposium and the AfOx 10-Year Anniversary Dinner, convening scholars, policymakers, and partners to celebrate a decade of AfOx's impact and advance dialogue on African leadership and innovation.
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Leadership in action
Creating rooms where people are seen, heard, and connected
Ruth's leadership is expressed through service, representation, thoughtful convening, mentorship, and Pan-African collaboration.