Kirsten Abel Ruch, CVA

Community Engagement Specialist and AmeriCorps Program Manager
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Kirsten "KJ" Abel Ruch is a Certified Volunteer Administrator and the Community Engagement Specialist and AmeriCorps Program Manager at the Center for Supportive Communities. KJ brings over 20 years of experience in volunteer administration, program management, and organizational development. She has expertise in strategic planning, partnership cultivation, and experiential learning, and she specializes in creating and managing high-impact initiatives that empower communities and drive meaningful change.
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KJ is a graduate of Leadership Lawrence and the recipient of several awards like the Lawrence Schools Foundation All Star Award and the USD 497 Outstanding Citizen Award.