OUR INSPIRATION

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Ruth Asawa

Founding Team

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Lola Fraknoi, Bethany Center's Program Director

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Jerry Brown, Founding Member

Leadership & Program Staff

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Front Porch Communities Foundation

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Jessica McCracken, Senior Director of Creative Engagement

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Ashley Harris, Program Manager

Ruth’s Table Teaching Artists

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Aiko Cuneo, Teaching Artist & Founding Member

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Tina Kwok, Chair Yoga Specialist

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Monica Lee, Teaching Artist & Founding Member

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Clara Hsu, Teaching Artist

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Suzanne Reich, Teaching Artist

Community Partnerships

We partner with like-minded organizations to create a unique calendar of workshops, exhibits and community-building events. 

Partnership Spotlight

Our monthly GenBlend intergenerational open mic and potluck is made possible through our partnership with fantastic San Francisco based organizations including LitQuake, Decentered Arts, Community Living Campaign and the San Francisco Human Services Agency.

“What inspires me most about Ruth’s Table is the humans that bring it to life - building real connections and making space for voices from many different backgrounds."

- dAniel Alvarado-Arias, Teaching Artist

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