Tina Rucci

Tina has been with United Way since September 2021. She is part of the Advocacy and External Engagement Team, which is within the larger Community Impact department. Tina is responsible for advocating at the Minnesota Legislature on behalf of United Way’s nonprofit partners.

Prior to joining the United Way, Tina worked on health policy at the Wilder Foundation managing This Is Medicaid Coalition. Previously, she ran a homeless shelter in Dakota County. She received her undergraduate degree in sociology and anthropology at UW-Stout and her master’s in peace and justice studies from University of San Diego.