Ruthie Kalai
Ruthie Kalai is a licensed clinical social worker living in Tarrytown, NY. Ruthie has her own virtual private practice and specializes in working with young adults going through difficult life transitions. She has a lifelong passion for working with youth.
After receiving her Master's degree in Social Work from New York University, she pursued a career working with emotionally and developmentally challenged students within the New York City Department of Education. She spent over fifteen years improving the lives and mental health of students through the facilitation of counseling groups, writing social-emotional learning curriculum, and providing professional development training. She has also completed her Master's degree in Education and has worked as a school administrator.
Dance has also been a huge passion throughout her life, and she is thrilled to be a part of Westchester Ballet Company so that she can help young dancers develop this passion as well. She is an avid contributor and volunteer with the New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theater.
Ruthie is a member of the Community Outreach Committee.