Ruth Streeter

Former "60 Minutes" and Documentary Producer, Documentary Producer

Ruth Streeter has had an award-winning career working for CBS News, one of the world’s most respected news media properties. Most recently, she was a producer at 60 Minutes, where for more than 30 years she covered stories on politics, law, social justice, science, the arts, and culture. Ruth’s earlier work at CBS News included producing stories for its documentary unit CBS Reports, On the Road with Charles Kuralt, and Walter Cronkite’s Universe. Her work has been recognized with the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Gold Baton, the George Foster Peabody Award, and three Emmys, amongst countless other awards and commendations. She is a member of the board of The America Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia and is a past trustee of The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut.