Ruth Garcia-Corrales

Ruth Garcia-Corrales holds extensive experience in leadership and business development across various roles within economic support organizations and diplomatic services. Currently serving as the Director of the Women’s Business Center at New Economics for Women since April 2020, Ruth has received the Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award for District IX from the SBA due to outstanding contributions and innovative programming. Prior roles include CEO at Canterbury Business Center and VEDC Women Business Center, as well as Managing Executive at the LA City Business Source Center - West Valley, where Ruth managed public-private partnerships to support local businesses. Earlier in their career, Ruth was the PR & Community Affairs Manager and Advertising and Marketing Manager at Curacao and Adir International, respectively, as well as Consul General of Costa Rica in Los Angeles, promoting business development for Costa Rican enterprises. Educational credentials include an ongoing certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University and previous studies at Universidad de Costa Rica, Harvard University, and UCLA in related fields.