We're delighted to announce that Ruth Aravena has joined the Blue Chalk team as communications manager.

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Ruth received her M.A. in Journalism from Dublin City University in 2014.

As part of her master’s program, she spent several months at Ireland’s national broadcaster, RTÉ, as a multimedia journalist. However, it was while interning at The Guardian in London that she discovered her passion for social media.

Following graduation, Ruth joined the team at Ireland’s leading travel PR agency as a social media manager an in-house travel blogger. After honing her digital skills, her love for travel and adventure brought her to New York City where she joined Blue Chalk as a social media intern in 2015.

Outside of work, she likes to spend time devouring documentaries and exploring the hidden gems of New York City.