Ruth Armstrong founded VISION Management Services in 1986. Ruth is a dynamic presenter and facilitator; she has provided leadership development and consultation to more than 250 public, private and non profit organizations in Canada and the United States. Ruth is a recognized expert in Governance and Strategic Planning. She also specializes in Organizational Change and Conflict Resolution.

Ruth, in collaboration with Linda Mollenhauer, is currently researching and developing a framework for creating a Culture of Accountability in non-profit organizations.

As President of VISION Management Services, Ruth conducts workshops on a variety of topics in management and governance for executive directors, senior managers and board members. Ruth's facilitation skills, in combination with her knowledge of, and experience in, a variety of sectors, create a highly stimulating learning environment. Her insightful analysis and creative ideas have been effective tools for developing professional skills, addressing organizational needs and facilitating strategic change.

Ruth teaches at York University’s Schulich School of Business, MBA program. She teaches nonprofit governance and accountability. Ruth is a recognized leader in governance, and has published a number of articles on governance in the non-profit sector.

Guest Speakers

In each BoardMatch Leaders program we invite guest speakers from charities to discuss their experiences of bringing shared leadership to life.  Our guest speakers are generally the Executive Director/CEO and the Chair/President of the Board.

Recent guest speakers have come from the following agencies:

• Humewood House Association
• Junior Achievement of Central Ontario
• Project C.A.N.O.E.
• Volunteer Toronto