Meet the Founder — Our Pride Our Village

Carmalita Ruffin

Carmalita Ruffin is a seasoned leader with over a decade of expertise. Carmalita has skillfully managed and led over $1B in revenue, demonstrating prowess in strategic thinking, revenue expansion, and end-to-end business operations. Her unique strength lies in her ability to establish operational frameworks from the ground up, underscoring her exceptional talent for creating efficient and effective systems.

Carmalita founded "Our Pride Our Village," a non-profit organization dedicated to help underrepresented women of color and communities. Her extensive experience in strategy formulation, financial management, process optimization, and her own experience of overcoming mental health challenges, fuels her passion to ensure that her community has access to the needed resources to grow and thrive!

Carmalita leverages her strategic thinking and operational skills to ensure that "Our Pride Our Village" efficiently delivers support, resources, and opportunities for empowerment to those in need. Her commitment to making a significant and lasting impact extends beyond the boardroom, creating a positive ripple effect in both the corporate world and the community she serves, driving positive change and transforming lives.