Ruth Cross Kwansing is an I-Kiribati politician who was elected to the Kiribati parliament in 2024. She campaigned as an independent candidate for South Tarawa and later joined the Tobwaan Kiribati Party. Kwansing has over 20 years of professional experience in financial services, marketing, strategic planning, and project management. She has worked extensively in Kiribati’s development sector, focusing on social impact, entrepreneurship, capacity building, and sustainable development