Kalli Ruffennach
Program Assistant
Leadership & Social Impact
Kalli is a Program Assistant on the Leadership and Social Impact team at Vital Voices, where she supports the logistical planning and implementation of the VV Visionaries program.
Before joining Vital Voices full-time, Kalli earned her BA in Psychology and Interpersonal Communication at the University of Delaware, with minors in Political Science and Women’s Studies. While at university, she contributed to the Middle Eastern Partnership Initiative (MEPI), supporting student leaders from the MENA region in carrying out civic engagement projects. She also served as a Resident Assistant, Chair of World Knowledge for the Delaware Diplomats Scholarship Program, Peer Educator and Building Manager for the university’s wellness department, and Equity Intern with the Biden Institute in San Francisco, where she focused on education policy. In addition, she studied intercultural and health communication abroad in New Zealand.
Kalli first joined Vital Voices as an intern with the Leadership and Social Impact team before transitioning into her current role, supporting the team’s global programming initiatives.
Five things people can ask me about:
- Vegetarian dishes
- Cats
- Sweet treats
- Interior design
- Good comfort shows