Meet Dr. Ruth Warick PhD, MEd, MA, BA Honors

About

Dr. Ruth Warick joined Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility in 2021 previously serving as Director of Programs + Services. Her current position is Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives + Impact, a pivotal role in advancing Wavefront Centre’s mission by leading its programs, research initiatives, client satisfaction strategies, and quality assurance processes.

Ruth is dedicated to the inclusion and accessibility of persons with disabilities, particularly those who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing. She was a founding member of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, served as President on the international level for a decade, and is currently President of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, British Columbia Chapter.

Prior to joining Wavefront Centre, she was Senior Accessibility Advisor, University of British Columbia; Director, Staff Development/ Management Development and Director, Women’s Services Branch in the Saskatchewan Public Service; Associate Professor and Coordinator of Professional Programs for the University of Regina Extension, and reporter and columnist, Regina Leader-Post.

She has MA and MEd degrees from the University of Regina and a PhD from the University of British Columbia.

In her spare time she enjoys reading, gardening, fitness and sports as well as connecting with friends and family.