Bobbi Ruffin

I think it was just divine that I was here.

Bobbi Ruffin is a community leader, mother, musician, and changemaker. She was the first Black woman to serve as Director of the Mayco Bigelow Community Center at North Park and Recreation Superintendent.

Bobbi never expected to work in Recreation & Parks, but feels it was destiny that she ended up working with the community in which she grew up. She sees the Mayco Bigelow Center as “a hub for resources and for families.”

Bobbi faced a big challenge continuing to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. She stayed motivated by sticking to three main goals: connecting communities, bridging the gap between generations, and collaborating with local organizations.