Ruth Schnapp

Ruth Schnapp née Gordon (September 19, 1926 – January 1, 2014) was a structural engineer and equal rights activist. A Master's graduate of Stanford University she became the first woman to become licensed as a structural engineer in California.

After spending almost 30 years working for the California state architect's office, Schnapp set up her own consultancy business where she practised until retirement in 2001.

Schnapp was also active in support of equal rights including the protest at the Pacific Stock Exchange on August 26, 1980.