Elana A. Rugh
President and CEO @Detroit Historical Society
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WORK HISTORY
President and CEO @Detroit Historical Society
Detroit, MI, US
Culture Champion. Proven Change Agent. Financial turnaround expert. Level five leader with exceptionally high EQ. Proud to oversee operations for Detroit\'s museums: The Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
Journalism, English
ABOUT ELANA A. RUGH
I am a highly diplomatic level-five leader with strong personal and professional integrity and the proven ability to inspire confidence and cooperation with staff teams, boards, funders, legislators and the public.I am proud to serve as President and CEO of the Detroit Historical Society, a $6.5 million organization that preserves and showcases the history and culture of Detroit and its region. I have 35 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, and have cultivated a specialty in financial turnaround and improving operational efficiency. I am particularly passionate about creating a positive and high-performing culture, where I empower and engage my board, staff, volunteers, and the community. I am a dynamic public speaker and have been a featured presenter at national conferences on topics such as volunteer impact, board engagement, fundraising execution and staff management. I have been honored as one of Crain\'s Detroit\'s Notable Leaders in Nonprofits, featured in \"Women Who Lead\" by WJR and recognized as the leader of one of the \"Coolest Places to Work in Michigan\" by Best Companies Group.
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