Ruthann Barry
About Ruthann Barry
Ruthann Barry is an Experience Specialist currently working at IDEO in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has a diverse background in production, writing, and event management, having held various roles at companies such as Propagate Content, The Wing, and Skyword.
Current Role at IDEO
Ruthann Barry serves as an Experience Specialist at IDEO, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she contributes to the design and implementation of user experiences. Her role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product and service offerings, ensuring that user needs are met effectively.
Previous Experience in Content Production
Before joining IDEO, Ruthann Barry worked at Propagate Content as an Executive Development Assistant and Production Coordinator from 2017 to 2018. Her responsibilities included supporting production processes and assisting in the development of content strategies. Additionally, she held roles at The Amherst Wire as a Producer, Director, and Writer, where she honed her skills in multimedia storytelling from 2015 to 2016.
Event Management Experience
Ruthann Barry has extensive experience in event management. She worked as an Event Manager at The Wing from 2018 to 2020, overseeing various community events. Prior to that, she served as an Event Production Assistant at IVY from 2016 to 2017, where she assisted in planning and executing events in the Greater New York City Area.
Educational Background in Journalism
Ruthann Barry earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and English from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in writing, communication, and media production, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles.
Early Career in Media
Ruthann Barry began her career in media with roles at The Massachusetts Daily Collegian as a Correspondent Arts Writer and at The Amherst Wire as a Writer. These positions, held between 2014 and 2016, allowed her to develop her writing and editing skills while engaging with diverse topics in the arts and culture sector.