Balser, Ruth B.

Official Record

• Chamber House of Representatives
• Political Offices
  • Newton Board of Aldermen ('88-'96)
  • Massachusetts House of Representatives ('99-present)

Personal Information

• Date of Birth October 30, 1948
• Place of Birth New York City
• Marital Status Divorced
• Children 2
• Residence Newton
• Religion Jewish
• Hobbies hiking
• Favorite Quote "If I am not for myself, who will be? If I am only for myself, what am I? If not now, when? "

Education & Career

Education

• Jamaica High School, New York City ('65)
• University of Rochester (A.B., '69)
• New York University, New York City (Ph.D., '80)

Occupation

Psychologist

Previous Employment

• Clinical Psychologist

Organizations

• Massachusetts Psychological Association
• Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus
• Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action
• Newton Conservators
• Newton Democratic City Committee
• Newton League of Women Voters