Rory Ruppert

Director of Environmental Sustainability

Rory holds an MA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from University of San Diego. She has more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit and civic organization management.  Rory advances the Partnership's strategic planning initiatives related to Balboa Park’s environmental and economic sustainability.  Rory also works closely with the Partnership members, the City of San Diego, San Diego Gas & Electric, and other Park stakeholders on these initiatives. Her responsibilities include: grant writing, program and project management, resource management, and the creation and maintenance of the Balboa Park Sustainability Program.  The Balboa Park Sustainability Program focuses on social, environmental and economic stewardship of Balboa Park.

The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership serves as the collaborative body and collective voice for 26 arts, science, and cultural institutions in Balboa Park. Together we achieve greater effectiveness, innovation, and excellence and contribute to the vitality and sustainability of Balboa Park. Our collective 500 trustees, 7,000 volunteers, and 3,500 staff serve more than 6.2 million visitors annually.