Dr. Ruth Jones, a motivational speaker, brings a diverse background that includes leadership, woman in a male dominated field, and community leadership. She is the CEO of It’s All About MEI, LLC. She has accolades for her work as a Physicist, Woman in STEM, mentor to emerging professionals, and volunteer in underprivileged communities. Dr. Jones is the second African American woman in Alabama to earn a Ph. D. in Physics and the first woman to receive a BS in Physics from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
She has received numerous awards such as being Inducted into the Hall of Fame for Achievements in Science/Technology at her Alma Mater; Silver Achievement Medal, Wings of Excellence from Cleveland’s Federal Executive Board, Government Leadership Award, Extraordinary Achievements in Aerospace Engineering and recognized as one of the six Women Succeeding in Male-Dominated Fields.
She is lauded as one of NASA’s Modern Figures. She has 30 years of experience with NASA and has held several leadership roles. She has experience and achievements focused on Leadership, Engineering, Program/Project Management, Mishap Investigation, Audits and Safety and Mission Assurance.
Ruth D. Jones
Deputy Division Chief, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
