USA Rugby
Kjrsten Abel Ruch, MA., CVA, serves as the AmeriCorps Program Director and Community Engagement Specialist at the Center for Supportive Communities since August 2023. Kjrsten holds leadership positions in multiple organizations, including Governance Committee Chair for the USA Rugby Senior Club Council, and is a member of the Douglas County Kansas Free Fairboard. Kjrsten has extensive experience with USA Rugby, including roles as U20 Women's Manager, Coach Educator, and Congress Member, in addition to managing the D1/D2 Women's Club All-Star team. Kjrsten has been involved with the Heart of America Rugby Football Union as President and Vice President and has coached both the University of Kansas Women's Rugby Football Club and the Kansas Women's Rugby Club. Kjrsten’s previous role as Director of Community Engagement for the United Way of Kaw Valley focused on volunteerism and community impact. Kjrsten earned a Master’s degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on Leadership and Management from Baker University and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Truman State University.
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USA Rugby
Established in 1975, USA Rugby is the governing body for the sport of rugby in the United States and a Full Sport Member of the United States Olympic Committee. Currently headquartered in Glendale, Colorado, USA Rugby is charged with developing the game on all levels and has more than 100,000 active members across the Youth, High School, College and Senior Club level. USA Rugby oversees four senior national teams, multiple junior national development programs and an emerging Olympic development pathway for elite athletes.