Ruth Ann Ford
Dr. Ruth Ann Ford is an Associate Dean with Belmont University, supervising over 140 graduate students, plus faculty and staff. With a doctorate focusing on leadership and policy studies, Ruth has a Masters in Biomedical Sciences—Rehabilitation Services and a BS in Occupational Therapy. Her research has been conducted in older adults and aging issues.
She has lived in Williamson County for four years and is active in Rotary, Franklin First United Methodist Church, local downtown Franklin events, and more. She enjoys hiking, biking, canoeing, reading and gardening.
Ruth has received both professional, service and educational awards. She is looking forward to building networks that will prove valuable for her Rotary leadership as well placements of occupational therapy students. A challenge that she has identified focuses on the aging “baby boomer” population—both the opportunities and risks that occur for the community in general.