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Emily R.

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Board Director at Alberta Council of Disability Services
📍 Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada

Emily Ruttan is the Chief Executive Officer of Winnifred Stewart, a prominent disability services organization. She also serves as a Board Director for the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Alberta Council of Disability Services. Her career, which includes an MBA from the University of Alberta, is dedicated to community-focused leadership in the non-profit sector.

Emily is an avid paddler and hiker, reflecting a personal passion for the outdoors. This interest complements her professional background, which began with her roots as an educator in remote communities in Northern Alberta, where she developed a strong outlook on the power of community.

She describes her leadership style as being a "gentle disruptor" and a "bridge builder," focusing on making a positive impact on complex challenges.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Board Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
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Priorities

Topics Emily cares about

Disability Services
As CEO of Winnifred Stewart and a board member for the Alberta Council of Disability Services, she is a key leader and advocate in this sector.
Supportive Housing
With a background at Homeward Trust and involvement in housing task forces, she actively champions the need for integrated "housing and supports" for vulnerable Albertans.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Board Director
Alberta Council of Disability Services
5-2022
Chief Executive Officer
Winnifred Stewart
2021 - 10-2022
Director Board Of Directors (Provincial Board)
Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region
2020
Past Vice President, Past President of the Board of Directors, Current Board Member
Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region
2-2019 - 5-2022
Chief Programs Officer
Homeward Trust Edmonton
In the press

Media appearances

Board of Directors – Alberta Council of Disability Services. Featured in Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS) website
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ACDS Annual Report 2024‑2025 (includes Board of Directors profile for Emily Ruttan). Featured in Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS) – Annual Report PDF
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Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Alberta, School of Business
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Harvard Bloomberg City Leadership
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