Joe Ruggles

Background

About Joe Ruggles

A dedicated youth development professional with over ten years of experience designing and leading programs in educational, non-profit, and rehabilitative settings. Committed to empowering young people through engaging, community-centered learning that promotes both personal and academic success. Adept at developing impactful programs and building meaningful relationships to help youth reach their educational and career aspirations."Joe possesses the ultimate 'can do' attitude while taking on any and all tasks with a positive attitude and a smile. His upbeat personality and engaging personal style enables him to interact effectively with all staff. He has the necessary organization skills required to pay attention to detail and run an efficient program. He carried out all his responsibilities in a responsible and dependable manner."- Ashley Currie (Supervisor at Tenacity)"Joe is a continuous learner who is always willing to work hard, learn and grow in his position. He is extremely organized, and planful in his approach working with students. He has the ability to connect and build relationships with his students through humor, empathy, and a genuine enjoyment of being a mentor. Joe is reliable, hard working and can be counted on to follow through on commitments and professional responsibilities."- Molly Smemo (Supervisor at Playworks)