A proud first-generation college student, Ruth Bauer is president of InsideTrack, the nation’s leading nonprofit student success organization. Ruth has dedicated her career to unlocking human potential, working at the intersection of education technology, human capital development, and social impact. Ruth brings experience across the spectrum of lifelong learning from early childhood through postsecondary and workforce development. 

A passionate commentator on issues of educational access, equity, and mobility, Ruth is a frequent speaker at higher education conferences, including ASU+GSV, SHEEO Annual, and UPCEA MEMS. Her commentary on the impact of coaching in education and the workplace has appeared in The Hill, Higher Ed Dive, Diverse Issues in Higher Ed, The Hechinger Report, University Business, and Times Higher Education.