Rebekah Ball
Accountant
Rebekah Ball joined the Foundation staff in December of 2007. She is a native of Illinois and earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from Western Illinois University. Prior to coming to the Foundation, Rebekah worked for several nonprofits in Illinois and then a software consulting firm in northern Virginia.

Michelle Beaini
Administrative & Program Specialist
Michelle Beaini joined the NVCC Educational Foundation staff in August 2002. She received her A.S. degree in Information Systems Technology from Northern Virginia Community College in May 2003. 

Bonnie L. Idle
Assistant Director
Bonnie Idle is the Foundation's assistant director and is responsible for working with the NVCC Alumni Federation and the Foundation's many scholarships. Ms. Idle has been with NVCC for 14 years. Prior to coming to NVCC, she worked for federal government for 10 years. Ms. Idle graduated from NVCC in 1991 with a degree in business management and received her bachelor's degree from George Mason University, August 2000. 

John J. Ruffino
Executive Director
John Ruffino is the Foundation's executive director. Before coming to NOVA, he served as acting director of research in the office of institutional advancement at the University of Maryland System and as executive director of the University of Maryland Alumni Association International, Inc. He is also a former aide to U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT). Mr. Ruffino oversees all Foundation activities and seeks major gifts from foundations, corporations and individuals. Mr. Ruffino earned his undergraduate degree in political science and history from Marquette University and his master's in public relations from American University.