Ruth Goldway was appointed Commissioner of the United States Postal Rate Commission (PRC) by President George W. Bush in November, 2002 to serve a second term ending in 2008. She was first appointed by President Clinton in April, 1998. The PRC oversees the rates and classification system of the U.S. Postal Service, the world's largest post and the second largest civilian employer in the United States. Ms. Goldway has written on postal matters for national newspapers and submitted congressional testimony. She represents the Commission on the State Department delegation to the Universal Postal Union.

Ms. Goldway has lectured on the role of women in government, Finnish culture and society, urban planning, and consumerism at universities and professional associations throughout the U.S., Europe, Australia and Japan.

Ms. Goldway has been a successful advocate on behalf of consumer, women's and urban issues. She was Assistant to the Director of California's Department of Consumer Affairs during the 1970's. She was elected council member and mayor of the city of Santa Monica from 1979 to 1983. She helped to found California's system of statewide farmers markets and expanded citizen representation on state regulatory boards. She served as Founder and Chairperson of the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation from 1983 - 1994.

Ms. Goldway served as Director of Public Affairs at California State University, Los Angeles, one of the nation's most racially and ethnically diverse campuses. From 1991 to 1994 she served as Manager of Public Affairs for the Getty Trust, the largest arts and education foundation in the U.S.

In Finland, from 1994-1997, as the then spouse of the U.S. Ambassador, she authored several articles that appeared in the Finnish magazine Gloria, organized seminars on women's issues and assisted in the promotion of American products and services. Her memoirs of her experiences there, Letters from Finland, were translated and published in Finland by Otava Oy in November, 1998.

Born in New York City, Ms. Goldway attended the Bronx High School of Science, earned a BA from the University of Michigan and received an MA in English Literature from Wayne State University. She has three children, Julie, Anthony, and Casey. She is on the board of Tree People and New Visions Foundation. Her recreational activities include biking, cooking, reading, and travel.