Michaela Ruppert

Michaela Ruppert is a Senior Manager of Institutional Partnerships at DigDeep, where they focus on closing the water access gap in the U.S. They have a strong background in building collaborative relationships and generating resources for community-centric solutions to systemic injustices. Previously, Michaela held several positions in the nonprofit sector, notably at GRID Alternatives, where they contributed to raising over $27 million in philanthropic support. With a Bachelor of Science in Community, Environment and Development from Penn State University and a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Analysis from Colorado State University, Michaela also actively advocates for animal welfare.