Monique Ruff-Bell

Monique Ruff-Bell has a diverse work experience in event management and conference programming. Monique is currently the Chief Program & Strategy Officer at TED Conferences, where they oversee TED's global events, conferences, and partnerships to contribute to the organization's mission. Previously, Monique served as the Head of Events at TED, leading a team in planning and executing conferences and member events. Prior to TED, they were the VP of Events at Money20/20 USA, setting the show vision and strategy for the world's leading platform for the global money ecosystem. Monique also has experience as the Director of Conferences at Haymarket Media US, where they managed the conference portfolio and drove business from various industries. Earlier in their career, they ran their own marketing and branding consulting firm, worked as the Director of Program Management at Summit Professional Networks, and held roles at the Mobile Marketing Association, Summit Business Media, Reputation Institute, Direct Marketing Association, and Bridal Guide Magazine.

Monique Ruff-Bell completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management at Saint Peter's University from 1995 to 1999.