Background
Abrahams, Ruth Karen was born on January 18, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Myron Herman and Beatrice (Levin) Abrahams.
academic administrator fundraiser
Abrahams, Ruth Karen was born on January 18, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Myron Herman and Beatrice (Levin) Abrahams.
Bachelor of Science in English Education, New York University, 1971. Master of Arts in Humanities, New York University, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy in Dance and Dance Education, New York University, 1986.
Teacher English, West Orange (New Jersey) High School, 1971-1973;
director, New York University Alumni Federation, New York City, 1975-1980;
senior editor, Peat Marwick Mitchell, New York City, 1980-1985;
director alumni office, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, 1985-1989;
vice president institutional advancement, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, 1989-1992;
executive director, New Dance Group Arts Center, New York City, 1992;
executive director, Lehman College Foundation, Bronx, New York, since 1993. Consultant dance and dance education department New York University, New York City, since 1980, Adjunct Professor, since 1982. Lecturer in dance history.
Board directors Sachiyo Ito & Company. New York City.
Board of directors Kingsbridge Heights Cmty. Center; Member National Society of Fundraising Executives, Professional Planned Giving of New York, Congress on Research in Dance (correspondent secretary 1979-1980, recording secretary 1980-1992, chair development committee 1982-1987), World Dance Alliance (founding member, steering committee, chair development committee since 1991, treasurer 1993), Council for Advancementand Support of Education F C.