Communications Manager

Phone: (352) 273-4935
Email: rufferc@floridamuseum.ufl.edu selfie on a beach, woman wearing sunglasses and red shirt

Carla Ruffer leads TESI’s strategy for making Earth systems science understandable and relevant to all Floridians. Prior to joining TESI, Carla was the Director of Outreach for the UF Center for European Studies where she created campaigns for K-12 teachers and lifelong learners. In total, she has 18 years of higher education marketing and communications experience, having also previously worked at the University of Tennessee and the Memphis College of Art.

Carla earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Centre College and her master’s degree in Curriculum and Educational Policy Studies from Loyola University Chicago. Inspired by her keen interest in Earth systems topics, she also took part in the Climatebase Fellowship program in 2023.