The Ruth’s List Florida Board of Directors has announced that veteran political strategist Christina Diamond, after successfully serving as interim CEO since February, has been officially named the organization’s CEO.
“The board has been impressed with the work Christina has done in just a few short months as Interim CEO, and we are delighted that she has agreed to stay on in the role. Christina brings broad expertise, extensive networks and the deep commitment to the mission necessary to guide the organization through a competitive 2024 election cycle.” said Susan Stackhouse-Bosquez, Chair of the Ruth’s List Florida Board of Directors.
Diamond, while serving as Interim CEO of Ruth’s List, quickly demonstrated her ability to raise money, build a team, and lead the organization through a transition period. The organization celebrated key election victories last month, with the election of Donna Deegan as the first woman Mayor of Jacksonville, and Joyce Morgan as County Property Appraiser.
“I’m grateful to the Ruth’s List Board for entrusting me with such an enormous responsibility at a critical time in Florida politics. Over the past few months, I’ve been focused on helping the organization through this transition while building our capacity to ensure Ruth’s List remains a force in Florida politics. I’m proud of the success we’ve already seen and excited about what we will accomplish in 2024,” said Diamond.
Prior to joining Ruth’s List, Diamond was President and Owner of Diamond Strategies, a campaign consulting firm that helps clients engage and attract donors, build statewide strategy and communicate effectively. Her clients included the Florida Alliance, Future Majority and advising candidates up and down the ballot.
She has served as Senior Advisor and Finance Director for the Florida Democratic Party and U.S. Senator Bill Nelson’s Senate Campaign.
Christina lives in St. Petersburg with her husband, Ben, and three children.
