Danielle Rugoff

Danielle Rugoff is a prominent leader with extensive experience in advocacy, community building, and nonprofit management. Currently, Rugoff serves as a Presidential Leadership Scholar with the Presidential Leadership Scholars program and as Chief Advocacy Officer for Texas Campaign for Mothers, focusing on maternal health laws in Texas. Additionally, Rugoff is the Founder and CEO of Purple Lexicon, a tool aimed at enhancing communication across the political spectrum. With a background as National Ambassador and Head of Movement Activation for Builders, Rugoff is dedicated to combating toxic polarization. Previous roles include Senior Director of Movement Programs at Gen Next, Director of Venture Philanthropy for the GEN NEXT FOUNDATION, and Founder and CEO of Makom. Rugoff's education includes a Public Administration degree from The LBJ School of Public Affairs and a B.A. in Government from The University of Texas at Austin.