Ruth Kahssai is a fourth-year undergraduate student from Carol Stream, Illinois, majoring in Social Work & Social Justice in the School of Social Work. Ruth founded the Inclusion Task Force for the Campus Activities Board at the University of Iowa. The task force resulted in more inclusive and culturally significant events and programs, and improved the cultural competency within one of the largest student-run organizations on campus. Ruth initiated the Call to Action against policing on campus, receiving over 100 signatures from student organizations, students, and alumni. This, in turn, fostered a campus-wide conversation about reforming safety on campus. As Director of Justice & Equity for Undergraduate Student Government, Ruth established bi-weekly healing spaces for Black students, staff, and faculty amidst the national backdrop of racial tensions. She was a Resident Assistant for the Political Matters Living Learning Community, inspiring her residents to pursue civic engagement and leadership opportunities on campus and beyond in relation to social justice. In addition, Ruth served as the chair for the fall 2019 First-Generation Summit at the University of Iowa.