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Biography - Kimberly S Ruff

Kimberly Dannels-Ruff is a full time professor for the American Public University System, School of Security and Global Studies. In 2009, Kimberly was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award for the School of Security and Global Studies. Kimberly graduated with a Master’s degree in conflict analysis and resolution from George Mason University’s Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution in May of 2003. She has research and development experience in both the public and private sectors. Kimberly is a consultant in conflict analysis and resolution. She co-authored a publication entitled Apocalyptic Terrorism for the Department of Defense, Threat Reduction Agency in 2003. She also designed and implemented conflict analysis and resolution skill building programs and conducted peace research for the International Peace Research Association (IPRA) in the Ukraine.

Previously, Kimberly served four years as a program director for a national non-profit organization, where she managed research, training, and development projects for state Medicaid and other government officials across the United States. In 2000, Kimberly was awarded a one year fellowship to work in the United States Senate, where she developed aging and health care policy for Senator Jay D. Rockefeller, IV. She served as the state designated Elder Rights Advocate and Legal Service Developer for the State of Montana for two years. Prior to this time, she spent five years working for indigent criminal defendants as a mitigation investigator and paralegal, specializing in complex felony and death penalty cases.