Nancy Ruddy, with John Cetra, co-founded CetraRuddy in 1987, where she serves as the firm's Executive Director of Interior Design.
She directs program development and strategic planning for more than twenty million square feet of architectural and interior design work, leading a team of skilled professionals to produce highly original, custom solutions for commercial, residential, cultural, and educational clients.
Her passion for excellence is consistently manifest in her architectural projects, defined by their crafted detail, innovative use of material, and elevating spirit.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural History from New York University, and her honors include "100 Women Leaders for the 21st Century" by Real Estate Weekly and the Association of Real Estate Women, “Business Owner of the Year” by the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Career Achievement Award of the School of Architecture of the City College of New York in addition to the numerous design and sustainability awards garnered by the firm’s many award-winning projects.