Ruth Burns (1932–??)

full name Ruth Pearl (Sissy) Burns Cowan
born April 18, 1932
place of birth Brooklyn, New York
father Herman Burns (1898–1977)
mother Rose Lauterstein (1902–1973)
spouse Morris Cowan (1915–1987)

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Ph.D. in Political Science, New York University; B.S. & M.A., in Labor Relations, Cornell University & University of Illinois; Certificate in Management, Harvard University. Feminist activist, Fo unding President of Pro Mujer serving women through microfinance in five Latin American countries, member board of directors of Global Partnership for Afghanistan and other non-governmental organizations committed to women's empowerment and economic development in developing countries. Director of the Morris and Ruth B. Cowan Foundation.