Ruth Mufandaedza Ed. D.
About Ruth Mufandaedza Ed. D.
Ruth Mufandaedza, Ed. D., is a Program Coordinator at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in education and community development, with a focus on supporting vulnerable populations, particularly refugees and immigrants.
Current Role at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Ruth Mufandaedza serves as a Program Coordinator at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she focuses on providing support and resources to vulnerable populations, particularly refugees and immigrants. Her work emphasizes skill development and community engagement.
Previous Experience at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Prior to her current role, Ruth Mufandaedza worked at USCRI as a Refugee Family Strengthening Coordinator from 2016 to 2020. During this four-year tenure, she developed programs aimed at enhancing the resilience and integration of refugee families in the community.
Educational Background
Ruth Mufandaedza has an extensive educational background in education. She earned her Doctor of Education (D. Ed.) from North Carolina State University, completing her studies from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Education (M. Ed.) from the same institution between 1991 and 1993. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Zimbabwe and an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from Wake Technical Community College.
Professional Experience in Education and Community Development
Ruth has a diverse professional background, including roles as an English Language Training Coordinator at Lutheran Services Carolinas from 2004 to 2009 and as a Reader/Evaluator at Measurement Incorporated from 2012 to 2016. She has also worked as a Field Interviewer for NORC at the University of Chicago for two months in 2012. Her experience includes leading research methodology training teams and organizing community engagement initiatives.
Community Engagement and Training Initiatives
Ruth Mufandaedza has been actively involved in community engagement initiatives, including organizing a group for young women to teach sewing skills. Her professional roles have included training community leaders and focusing on skill development for vulnerable populations, particularly in the context of refugee and immigrant support. Her work has also increased her awareness of human trafficking issues.