Ruvani Perumal has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in communications, marketing, and project coordination. Ruvani most recently worked as the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing at Fountain House, where they previously held positions as Interim Managing Director of External Affairs, Director of Communications, Associate Director of Communications, and Manager of Communications. Prior to that, they worked as a Media and Project Coordinator on a temporary contract at the Encampment for Citizenship. Ruvani also served as the Communications Manager at Youth Action NSW and as a Communications Officer on a temporary contract at the Whitlam Institute. Earlier in their career, they were the Digital Programs Manager at ArtsBoston and held creative director positions at the Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra and girltank. Ruvani began their career at Deepend as a Studio & Marketing Coordinator, Animator, and Sound Designer.
Ruvani Perumal has a Master's Degree in Human Rights Law & Policy, International Law, and International Development from UNSW. Ruvani also has a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Arts, specializing in Sound Composition and Production from the University of Wollongong. Additionally, they hold a Cert IV in Screen and Media Studies from Metro Screen. Ruvani has also studied Spanish at Acedemia de Espanol, Quito. In terms of additional certifications, they have completed International Humanitarian Action Training from the Australian Red Cross in September 2015 and Issues in International Humanitarian Law in December 2014.
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Millions of Americans living with serious mental illness are denied access to care and support in the community, and end up cycling through our streets, shelters, emergency rooms, and jails. For far too long our punitive, ineffective and costly approaches have taken away their capacity, dignity, and humanity. For more than 70 years, Fountain House has believed in people living with serious mental illness - who are our sons, daughters, mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors - and has proven that they can reach their goals and aspirations for a better life. Fountain House works. Our members are hospitalized and experience crisis significantly less than others with serious mental illness, resulting in 21% lower Medicaid costs. Of the 40% of our members experiencing homelessness or unstable housing when they arrive at Fountain House, 99% are housed within a year. Of the 24% of Fountain House members with a history of incarceration and justice involvement, rates of recidivism are less than 5%. Our members complete their education, find paid work, and achieve health and wellness goals at significantly higher rates than people living with serious mental illness who don’t have access to our programs. This is a model that is working in Mental Health Clubhouses across the country.