Sandy Ruble has extensive experience in various roles within the Cooperative Extension field, including as Assistant Director at APLU. Prior to this, Sandy held positions at North Carolina Cooperative Extension and Extension Committee on Organization & Policy-APLU. With a background in Nonprofit Management and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Environmental Education, Sandy brings a strong foundation to their work.
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)
APLU is a membership organization that fosters a community of university leaders collectively working to advance the mission of public research universities. The association’s membership consists of more than 250 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations spanning across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six U.S. territories, Canada, and Mexico. The association and its members collectively focus on: increasing access, equity, completion, and workforce readiness; promoting pathbreaking scientific research; and bolstering economic and community engagement. Drawing on the powerful collective action of its members, APLU’s advocacy arm helps shape federal policy that maximizes the positive impact of public and land-grant universities.