Featuring Ruth Brodeen, Executive Director, India Transformed
August 2022
Ruth Brodeen is a Colorado based nonprofit leader with a deep commitment to global work, and in a range of fields. She has more than 15 years of leadership and management experience in growing small to medium sized organizations in both the nonprofit and private sectors in the fields of humanitarian aid, renewable energy, international education, event planning and property management. For nearly four years, Ruth has been the Executive Director of India Transformed, a non-profit organization focused in India that raises support for community development programs that provide education and care for impoverished children, empowerment programs for women and administers humanitarian relief across India. As Executive Director, Ruth has a passion for providing marginalized communities with opportunities that will bring socio- economic transformation through self development, training and education. India Transformed is all about Education for Today, Hope for Tomorrow and Faith for Eternity. Their programs educate children, empower women and equip communities to reach their God-given potential.
Ruth’s international experience also extends beyond India. She has been actively involved with the Rotary Club of Fort Collins since 2012 and has served as Past President in 2018-2019. In that role, she was responsible for organizational leadership overseeing International Projects, Local Service Projects, Finance, Outreach, Membership and Fundraising. Active
Previously, Ruth served as Director of Operations for North America REFU Solar Electronics, Inc. from 2016-2018, working both in Fort Collins and in Pfullingen, Germany. In that role, she was a strategic team member responsible for launching the business operations for the US headquarters for this German company that manufactures and sells solar inverters in the renewable energy sector.Ruth also worked as Acting Executive Director in 2015, Program Director 2010-2014, Program Manager 2005-2009, SAGE Global Education Program. She co-founded this education abroad nonprofit whose mission is to prepare students to become globally responsible citizens through cultural immersion and service learning projects that foster community development and promote sustainability through environmental conservation, wildlife preservation and cultural preservation in over 23 countries.
In addition to these roles, Ruth has also supported various Colorado based organizations that work locally and globally. She has been the Director of Product Placement, Communications Director for the U COUNT anti-human trafficking campaign since 2007. She also has served as a volunteer for disaster and humanitarian relief, for SERVE 6:8. Ruth also serves as Advisory Board Member for Global Village. In addition, she has served as fundraising coordinator for Idea Wild as well as helped with programs that provide homeless social services and economic empowerment
Ruth’s experiences and service have been rooted in her education and dedication to the nonprofit sector. She earned her Master’s degree in Nonprofit Administration from the Colorado State University’s School of Social Work. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Ruth’s education opportunities also took her overseas. She studied at Ruprecht-Karls-Universitat Heidelberg. She studied German language, history, and culture. She is proficient in speaking, reading, and writing German. She also studied at Wittenberg University, focusing on Business German. She was active in the National German Honor Society and Sigma Kappa and Phi Kappa Alpha.
Ruth Brodeen’s extensive experience in program development, strategic thinking abilities, understanding of the challenges nonprofit organizations face, and commitment to global service, allow her to make an impact for both local and global nonprofits and communities.