Background
Newland, Ruth Laura was born on June 4, 1949 in Ellensburg, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of George J. and Ruth Marjorie (Porter) Newland.
Newland, Ruth Laura was born on June 4, 1949 in Ellensburg, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of George J. and Ruth Marjorie (Porter) Newland.
Bachelor, Center Washington State College, 1970. Master of Education, Center Washington State College, 1972. Educational Specialist, Vanderbilt University, 1973.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia Pacific University, 1981.
Teacher, Union Gap (Washington) School, 1970-1971; owner, Newland Ranch Gravel Company, Yakima, Washington, 1998; partner, Arnold Artificial Limb, Yakima, 1981-1986; owner, president, Arnold Artificial Limb, Yakima and Richland, Washington, since 1986. Owner Newland Ranch, Yakima, since 1969.
Contributing member National Democratic Committee, Irish National Caucus Foundation. Member Public Citizen, We The People, National Humane Education Society. Charter member National Museum American Indian.
Member Wags to Riches, 2009, merlin scholarship board member, since 2010. Member National Association of Female Executives, National Organization of Women, International Platform Association, National Antivisection Society (life), Vanderbilt University Alumni Association, Peabody College Alumni Association, Columbia Pacific University Alumni Association, World Wildlife Fund, National Audubon Society, Greenpeace, Museum Fine Arts, Humane Society United States, Wilderness Society, Nature Conservancy, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, Amnesty International, The Windstar Foundation, Rodale Institute, Sierra Club (life), Emily's List.