Ruth C. White
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- School: University of Southern California
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- Department: Social Work
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3551 Trousdale Pkwy
Los Angeles, CA - 90089 - Dates at University of Southern California: July 2016 - December 2019
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Biography
University of Southern California - Social Work
Change Catalyst | DEI champion | Thought Leader | Stress Management Educator
Ruth C.
White PhD MPH MSW
Diversity, equity & inclusion champion.
Passionate about creating less stressed workplaces, workforces and communities.
Seeking a position in DEI or corporate social responsibility where I can leverage my outstanding communication skills, 20+ years in the DEI space, and a passionate commitment to social justice and organizational excellence.
Collaborate with me to build human, social, health, and organizational capacity, by developing sustainable, creative, client-focused solutions that are driven by data, research, and best practices.
Trusted Subject-Matter expert in DEI who has appeared on The Today Show, BBC, and Marie Claire magazine, and has taught courses in race, ethnicity & culture to hundreds of college students in Canada and the USA.
Strong analytic skills with the ability to think strategically and programmatically, with experience using data-driven decision making.
Decades as an educator honed outstanding verbal and written communication skills that prepare me to create, maintain, and disseminate resources in a variety of formats.
With an engaging style, relevant content and a dash of humor, I have built a reputation for delivering thought-provoking keynotes, lectures, presentations and workshops to a wide range of audiences, that lead to paradigm shifts, organizational change and personal growth.
My work in the areas of mental wellness and mental health advocacy is inspired by my own mental health journey of recovery and resilience with bipolar disorder, and is informed by 25+ years experience in social work, public health, and social welfare in the USA, Canada and the UK.
Keynote and workshop topics:
1. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
2. Stress management & emotional resilience
3. De-stigmatizing mental illness
4. Mental health at work
Past clients include: JPMorganChase; Applied Materials; Los Angeles Dept of Mental Health; Black Women in Tech; Blue Shield California; Commonwealth Club; Gainsight; Sidley Austin LLP; Uganda Ministry of Health; Yale, Columbia and NYU Law Schools; Belize Red Cross
Media appearances include: KRON4 Bay Area; The Today Show, BBC World Service; CBS News LA; Women’s Health; Marie Claire; Woman's Day; among others.
Books: ‘Everyday Stress Relief’; and, ‘The Stress Management Workbook’.
For 20 years I have engaged and guided undergraduate and graduate social work students in explorations of social welfare policy, management, leadership, data analysis, research methods, program evaluation, and community development.
Experience
American Public Health Association
Provide editorial oversight, ensure quality and integrity, and implement long-term vision and strategic plan for the Journal.
Education
McGill University
Master of Social Work - MSW
Social Work
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa
B. Soc. Sci.
Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
PhD | MPH
Social Welfare | Maternal & Child Health/International Health
University of California, Berkeley
Adjunct Professor
Taught a survey course in social welfare policy to undergraduate studentsThe London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Public Finance; Political Economy of Public Policy
Seattle University
HR Management, Economics
Human Resources Management; Financial Accounting; Economics of Gender and Family; Intermediate Macroeconomics; Intermediate Microeconomics; Principles of Macroeconomics; Principles of MicroeconomicsSeattle University
Assistant/Associate Professor, Social Work & Sociology
Inspire and guide undergraduate social work students to professional excellence and personal growth through curriculum design/delivery and mentorship. Tenured 2009. Courses: race and ethnicity, data analysis, research methods, group work, social policy and programs, community development and organizations, global development and aid, health and human services in Belize. Assess outcomes of the social work program. Led the evaluation of the ground-breaking Tent City Initiative. Designed and delivered service-learning courses in social policy and community organization. Created and co-led service-learning/study abroad course in Belize. Advisory Committee - Global African Studies. Seattle University Wellness Committee
Publications
Preventing Bipolar Relapse
Harbinger
This is the first book on bipolar disorder to focus solely on prevention. This book provides science-based information and strategies, combined with real life experiences, to help people with bipolar disorder reduce the likelihood, frequency and intensity of bipolar episodes. The strategies are based on my SNAP program: Sleep, Nutrition, Activity (physical) and People (interpersonal relationships)
Preventing Bipolar Relapse
Harbinger
This is the first book on bipolar disorder to focus solely on prevention. This book provides science-based information and strategies, combined with real life experiences, to help people with bipolar disorder reduce the likelihood, frequency and intensity of bipolar episodes. The strategies are based on my SNAP program: Sleep, Nutrition, Activity (physical) and People (interpersonal relationships)
Global Case Studies in Maternal and Child Health
Jones & Bartlett
Edited and contributed to a text of 16 case studies in global maternal and child health (MCH). Covers a wide range of MCH topics including: safe motherhood, the culture of maternity, use of community health workers, training of traditional birth attendants, the impact of war. Stories from Haiti, Nepal, Liberia, Guatemala, East Timor, Malawi, Argentina, New Zealand, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Canada and more.
Preventing Bipolar Relapse
Harbinger
This is the first book on bipolar disorder to focus solely on prevention. This book provides science-based information and strategies, combined with real life experiences, to help people with bipolar disorder reduce the likelihood, frequency and intensity of bipolar episodes. The strategies are based on my SNAP program: Sleep, Nutrition, Activity (physical) and People (interpersonal relationships)
Global Case Studies in Maternal and Child Health
Jones & Bartlett
Edited and contributed to a text of 16 case studies in global maternal and child health (MCH). Covers a wide range of MCH topics including: safe motherhood, the culture of maternity, use of community health workers, training of traditional birth attendants, the impact of war. Stories from Haiti, Nepal, Liberia, Guatemala, East Timor, Malawi, Argentina, New Zealand, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Canada and more.
Bipolar 101
Harbinger
A book on bipolar disorder for the newly diagnosed and the people who love them.
Preventing Bipolar Relapse
Harbinger
This is the first book on bipolar disorder to focus solely on prevention. This book provides science-based information and strategies, combined with real life experiences, to help people with bipolar disorder reduce the likelihood, frequency and intensity of bipolar episodes. The strategies are based on my SNAP program: Sleep, Nutrition, Activity (physical) and People (interpersonal relationships)
Global Case Studies in Maternal and Child Health
Jones & Bartlett
Edited and contributed to a text of 16 case studies in global maternal and child health (MCH). Covers a wide range of MCH topics including: safe motherhood, the culture of maternity, use of community health workers, training of traditional birth attendants, the impact of war. Stories from Haiti, Nepal, Liberia, Guatemala, East Timor, Malawi, Argentina, New Zealand, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Canada and more.
Bipolar 101
Harbinger
A book on bipolar disorder for the newly diagnosed and the people who love them.
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