Ruth Álvarez-DeGolia
Founder & Executive Director at Mercado Global- Claim this Profile
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Trish Barillas
Ruth is a trailblazer in the realm of social impact, particularly among female founders. Her accomplishments with Non-Profit Mercado Global are truly remarkable. Ruth sets the tone by continuously challenging her team to strive for improvement, inspiring them with her own actions. I feel privileged to have played a part in her mission and witness the tremendous transformation taking place in Guatemala, a country that holds a special place in my heart.
Chrissie Lam
Ruth is passionate, driven and organized. She knows how to get things done. She cares deeply about the artisans she works with in Guatemala and is a champion for women’s equality and education. Since 2003, she’s worked tirelessly building Mercado Global. It’s been wonderful to see the growth and successes! I’m happy that Love Is Project is a partner of Mercado Global!
Trish Barillas
Ruth is a trailblazer in the realm of social impact, particularly among female founders. Her accomplishments with Non-Profit Mercado Global are truly remarkable. Ruth sets the tone by continuously challenging her team to strive for improvement, inspiring them with her own actions. I feel privileged to have played a part in her mission and witness the tremendous transformation taking place in Guatemala, a country that holds a special place in my heart.
Chrissie Lam
Ruth is passionate, driven and organized. She knows how to get things done. She cares deeply about the artisans she works with in Guatemala and is a champion for women’s equality and education. Since 2003, she’s worked tirelessly building Mercado Global. It’s been wonderful to see the growth and successes! I’m happy that Love Is Project is a partner of Mercado Global!
Trish Barillas
Ruth is a trailblazer in the realm of social impact, particularly among female founders. Her accomplishments with Non-Profit Mercado Global are truly remarkable. Ruth sets the tone by continuously challenging her team to strive for improvement, inspiring them with her own actions. I feel privileged to have played a part in her mission and witness the tremendous transformation taking place in Guatemala, a country that holds a special place in my heart.
Chrissie Lam
Ruth is passionate, driven and organized. She knows how to get things done. She cares deeply about the artisans she works with in Guatemala and is a champion for women’s equality and education. Since 2003, she’s worked tirelessly building Mercado Global. It’s been wonderful to see the growth and successes! I’m happy that Love Is Project is a partner of Mercado Global!
Trish Barillas
Ruth is a trailblazer in the realm of social impact, particularly among female founders. Her accomplishments with Non-Profit Mercado Global are truly remarkable. Ruth sets the tone by continuously challenging her team to strive for improvement, inspiring them with her own actions. I feel privileged to have played a part in her mission and witness the tremendous transformation taking place in Guatemala, a country that holds a special place in my heart.
Chrissie Lam
Ruth is passionate, driven and organized. She knows how to get things done. She cares deeply about the artisans she works with in Guatemala and is a champion for women’s equality and education. Since 2003, she’s worked tirelessly building Mercado Global. It’s been wonderful to see the growth and successes! I’m happy that Love Is Project is a partner of Mercado Global!
Experience
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Mercado Global
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & Executive Director
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2004 - Present
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Speaker
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2004 - Present
I have shared my experience and insight at numerous venues, including: • Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, “How to Build a Successful Social Impact Career” (2021) • Levi Strauss & Co. Women’s Summit, “Courageous Leadership” (2020)• Coca Cola Leadership Summit, “Rethinking Social Change Work: Possibilities & Potential of the Social Impact Sector” (2018)• UNDP Indigenous Culture & Sustainability Conference, keynote address “Harnessing Globalization to Empower First Peoples” (2016)• Festival of Media Latin America, keynote address “Empowering Women through Social Enterprise” (2013)• Clinton Global Initiative, plenary session remarks “Fashion Forward: Scaling Market Access for Rural Artisans” (2013)• Aspen Institute panel, “Growing the Market for Artisan & Global Handmade Products” (2013)• Americas Society/Council of the Americas address, “Social Entrepreneurship in Latin America” (2013)• PIMCO Foundation/ PIMCO Women panel, “Advancing Social Impact: The Value and Need for Nonprofit Board Service” (2013)• United Nations panel discussion, “Every Woman Every Child” Initiative (2012)• Yale School of Management Philanthropy Conference (2011)• United Nations Fashion for Development Programme launch, “Fashion Fights Poverty: Using Ethical Sourcing to Fight Poverty in Latin America” (2011)• Keynote address at the Stanford Women in Business Conference (2010)• Closing plenary at the Yale Women’s Leadership Conference (2009)• U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau address, “The Art of Women’s Lives” (2008)• Opening remarks at Global Summit for Women, Berlin (2007) Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2021
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
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2000 - 2004
Yale University
BA, Ethics, Politics and Economics; International Studies
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