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Ruby Chitsey

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Bio

I am the founder of “Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents”, a nonprofit I started at age ten to combat loneliness in nursing homes by fulfilling small personal wishes for seniors. My work spans 8 years. My mission has grown into a nationwide effort serving thousands of residents and has earned national recognition, including being named **CNN Hero of the Year. I plan to pursue a career in healthcare focused on improving quality of life for older adults in long-term care.

Education

Valley Springs High School

High School
2021 - 2026

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Majors of interest:

    • Medicine
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      • Medicine
    • Dream career goals:

    • CEO

      Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents
      2018 – Present8 years

    Sports

    Cheerleading

    Varsity
    2021 – 20232 years

    Research

    • Gerontology

      Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents — Assistant
      2020 – Present

    Arts

    • North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

      Mosaic
      2019 – 2019

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents — Founder of the nonprofit
      2018 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship