2024 West Region Conference – Cultural Crossroads in Education: Ruth Baleiko
“My love for art – as a means to delight, to convey narrative, and to provide deeper understanding into humanity – initiated my interest in architecture and design. I am fascinated by our built and natural environments, deeply layered with stories both told and untold. I have immense gratitude to the people who share their stories and insights with me, and when I’m working on a project, I find myself asking, “who needs a seat at this table?,” “how will this impact the marginalized community?,” “how can we provide dignity through design?”