Ruth Shapiro
Ruth A. Shapiro is the Chief Executive of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS).[1]
Shapiro is the Editor of The Real Problem Solvers, a book about social entrepreneurship in America. The Real Problem Solvers was published in China with the addition of Chinese social entrepreneurs in March 2015. She also co-authored the book, Building Energy Efficiency: Why Green Buildings are Key to Asia's Future.
She is also the Principal of Keyi Strategies, a consultancy specializing in increasing understanding and networks between Asia, Europe and the United States. Prior to founding Keyi Strategies, Shapiro founded the Asia Business Council and served as its Executive Director since its inception in 1997 until May 2007. She is now Senior Advisor to the Council.[2] In overseeing the Council's programmatic initiatives and through her consulting work, Shapiro gained expertise on issues such as corporate social responsibility, scenario planning, education, training and innovation, corporate governance, energy efficiency, social entrepreneurship and Asian regional economic growth and political change.
Shapiro spent the early part of her professional career in the field of international development. Within this field, she held management positions and built new program areas at the Academy for Educational Development, the Harvard Institute of International Development and Global Outlook.
She holds a doctorate from Stanford University and Master's Degrees from Harvard University and George Washington University. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Michigan.
References
- ↑ "Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) - About Us". Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS). Retrieved 15 February 2016.
- ↑ "Asia Business Council - Who We Are". Asia Business Council. Retrieved 15 February 2016.