Representative Ruth Ann Gaines View All Years
Ruth Ann Gaines
Polk County
Term
Serving second term in House.
Profession
Teacher.
Education
Received B.A. in drama/speech from Clarke College, Dubuque. Received M.A. in dramatic art from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Memberships and Activities
Served on State Foster Care Review Board, Loras College Board of Regents, Very Special Arts Iowa, Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, Eyerly-Ball Board, YWCA Board, NAACP Board, Hospice of Central Iowa, Repertory Theater of Iowa, Drama Workshop, Iowa Arts Council, Holy Family Foundation Board, and Des Moines Area Religious Council. Currently is president of Friends of Des Moines Human Rights.
Birth and Residence
Born in 1947 in Des Moines. Raised and resides in Des Moines.
Family Members
One son.