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2025 National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. (NFDMA) 88th Annual National Convention & Exposition, July 9, 2025, Secaucus, NJ. Dr. Ruth presented an educational session titled “Workplace Culture: Practical Strategies for Reducing Employee Burnout and Disengagement in Funeral Service” (1-hr CEU), on behalf of Funeral Women Lead as the organization’s Executive Research & Development Director, to 30 attendees—mostly owners and senior managers.
2024 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Professional Women’s Conference at The DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, April 29, 2024. Dr. Ruth’s plenary session presentation titled “Advocating for Yourself: Assertiveness Training for Women Funeral Service Professionals” was graciously sponsored by Lisa Baue, Your Funeral Coach. (Photos: NFDA)
Dr. Ruth role playing with Presentation Sponsor Lisa Baue.
Dr. Ruth introducing the role play segment of her presentation. (Left to right on the stage) Lanae Strovers, Melissa Loose Posey, Rachel Mackey, Alex Adams, and Lisa Baue assisted with the role plays.
2024 NFDA Professional Women's Conference: Dr. Ruth's Plenary Session Workshop
Special thanks to the wonderful, accomplished, and talented PWC women for assisting with the role plays! (Left to right) Dr. Ruth, Lanae Strovers, Melissa Posey Loose, Rachel Mackey, Alex Adams, and Presentation Sponsor Lisa Baue.