Kelly Ruggirello

Kelly Ruggirello is the President and CEO for Pacific Chorale. Her extensive experience in fundraising (raising over $45 million during the course of her career), public relations, marketing, operations, and education combined with a vocal performance background won her the position following a nation-wide search.

Prior to Pacific Chorale, Ms. Ruggirello served as Vice President of Development & Public Relations at the nationally recognized Orange County High School of the Arts. During that time, she increased the annual fundraising and marketing budget from $500,000 to $4 million annually and directed a $23 million capital campaign to relocate the campus. Due to organizational re-structuring especially in the areas of marketing and development, Pacific Chorale has enjoyed a balanced budget for the last five fiscal years, with an 118% increase in contributed revenue, a 91% increase in ticket revenue and a 10% increase in endowment contributions. Ms. Ruggirello has served as a leader in education, fundraising, and board development for organizations including the Pacific Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She currently provides fundraising and arts education consulting services to orchestra, arts schools, and choruses nationally.