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MPPA Women's History Month Spotlight - Ruthena Milbourne, CPPB

MPPA Communications Team | Published on 3/6/2026

🌟 MPPA Member Spotlight: Ruthena Milbourne, CPPB

 

 

March is both Women’s History Month and Procurement Month, and it’s only fitting that we take this opportunity to highlight some of the incredible procurement professionals we know and admire. Today, we are proud to spotlight Ruthena Milbourne, CPPB.

 

Swipe through the photos to learn more about Ruthena, her journey in procurement, and what continues to inspire her work in the profession.

 

About Ruthena

 

Ruthena Milbourne, CPPB is a dedicated procurement professional from Maryland with eight years of experience in public procurement. She currently serves as a Procurement Specialist II with the City of Baltimore, Department of Finance, Bureau of Procurement, where she specializes in reviewing, analyzing, and developing complex procurement contracts for specialized services and technology supporting City agencies.

 

A member of MPPA since 2024, Ruthena currently serves as Membership Committee Co-Chair. Outside of procurement, she enjoys cycling and hiking, using these activities to explore new places, enjoy the outdoors, and experience the beauty of different landscapes.

 

Please check out her spotlight on LinkedIn: Women's History Month - Ruthena Milbourne Spotlight

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