"Ruth brought great energy and a clear understanding of our needs. She quickly produced exactly what we asked for and helped us ask the kinds of questions we needed to answer before approaching funders. She's extremely multi-talented and a quick study on any organization. Whether it's an LOI, donor newsletter or initial contact with a potential funder, Ruth always exceeded our expectations."
-Debra L. Mason, Ph.D., Executive Director, Religion Newswriters

"Ruth Portnoy is fabulous. She is self motivated, self directed and extremely talented. Her inquisitive skills and strong writing/editing capabilities propelled The New Standard as a premier news organization in Columbus. Her organizational skills and ability to motivate her staff made her a valued employee. She is personable, likable and competent in most everything I have seen her put her energies into. I can't say enough positive things about her."
-Daniel Newman, former publisher, The New Standard community newspaper

"When I needed a creative, flexible, deadline-oriented writer to help develop a program brochure, I immediately thought of Ruth. I asked for interviews with a sensitive population and got stories that brought the brochure-and the program-vividly to life. Bottom line: She was my first choice for my next project. She is a first-rate writer who picks up on the interesting, unique details. She can take an assignment, run with it, and return with a polished piece, on time and on budget. She's equally adept as an editor: she knows the story to tell, the writer to tell it, and the presentation to make it shine."
- Jan Leibovitz Alloy, Vice President of Resource Management, FIRSTLINK, Inc.

"I first met Ruth when she was an education reporter for the Columbus Dispatch. She developed a reputation for tenaciously pursuing the facts so her articles were much more informative than the norm. In addition to being well-informed, she was fair minded in her coverage of issues which earned her the respect of people with opposing perspectives. Being respected for balance is a rare trait. Ruth's energy and candor would be an asset to any organization."
-Mark Real, Executive Director, KidsOhio.org

"I have known Ruth for roughly 15 years. Among other things, she ran a promotional campaign for an independent film I produced and directed, and was instrumental in getting the word out to the local media and making the Columbus premiere a huge success. She is a very rare person in that she has both excellent organizational and people skills. She has a great work ethic, not giving up on anything until the job is done. Ruth is determined without being abrasive, and would be a great asset to any organization that hired her."
-Sheldon Gleisser, Director of the Audio-Visual Dept., Ohio Department of Public Safety

"I have worked with Ruth on community service activities and when she was a reporter at the Dispatch and New Standard. She has meticulous attention to detail and is a very skilled communicator. Ruth has a candid approach that is refreshing. She brings a high level of energy and creativity to any endeavor."
-Kimberly Ratcliff, Vice President, Paul Werth Associates

"Ruth and I have collaborated on several projects in her role as an instructor to clients on marketing and as a member of the Good Neighbors Picnic for the Homeless as an organizer and promoter. Ruth is a very impressive person who uses her energy, creativity and passion to accomplish some wonderful things. She is a pleasure to work with and simply be around. I highly recommend her for anything she chooses to do.
-William McCulley- Founder of the Good Neighbors Picnic

"Ruth brings the best traits of journalism and education to any assignment. As a reporter, she is inherently curious, skeptical, and yet hopeful. But like all good journalists, she is a natural educator, one whose work makes you think and helps you to learn."
-Glenn Cook, Managing Editor, American School Board Journal

"Ruth is one of the finest minds I have worked with in terms of understanding complicated issues and in writing them to the level a common person can understand."
-Chris Mohr, former Treasurer, Dublin City School District

"Ruth is a popular speaker who relates well to an audience...She offers practical advice on how best to share your story with reporters and editors."
-Scott Ebright, Deputy Director, Communications Services The Ohio School Boards Association

"Her powerful presentation enabled the audience to relate her message and techniques to the everyday stresses they experience."
- Craig Burford, Executive Director, Ohio Association of Educational Service Centers

"We really appreciate the time and effort you put into our stories...Your journalistic skills are excellent and really helped us deliver a phenomenal product to our readers."
-Syndie Eardley, Editor, TheLegalDescription.com

"I really enjoyed having Ruth as my editor at The New Standard. Her assignments were clear, her instructions were understandable and she worked with me to craft stronger, more effective stories. I learned a great deal while writing for her and had a lot of fun, too."
-Dawn Friedman, writer, blogger (ThisWoman'sWork.com)