Ruth Ann Harnisch
Investor, philanthropist, social activist, and media producer known for founding the Harnisch Foundation and supporting initiatives that break down barriers to equality and opportunity, with a long history in journalism and broadcast TV.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 45min
Ruth Ann Harnisch
Ruth Ann Harnisch, investor, philanthropist and media producer who founded the Harnisch Foundation. She traces her rise from teen broadcaster to pioneering anchor. She discusses founding a foundation to break barriers, shifting from many small gifts to bigger systemic investments, and how money, scarcity, integrity, and improv-shaped leadership inform her work.
