New Haven Native, Shelby Rufkahr, Takes Charge as Westminster’s Director of Alumni Engagement

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Shelby Rufkahr, the new Director of Alumni Engagement at Westminster College, effectively managed the recent Alumni Weekend on April 12-13, 2024. Rufkahr, who began her role on February 26, 2024, utilized her background in event management to ensure the weekend's activities ran smoothly.

Originally from New Haven, Missouri, Rufkahr now lives in Columbia, Missouri with her family. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design and product development from Stephens College in Columbia. Prior to her position at Westminster, she worked as a retail director for a local music festival and in the apparel industry at Gear for Sports, a Hanesbrands company.

The Alumni Weekend was both a learning opportunity and a chance for Rufkahr to apply her skills in a new context. The event was successful, characterized by a cooperative atmosphere.

In her personal life, Rufkahr enjoys spending time with her husband, Adam, a software engineer, and their daughter, Mara. Her hobbies include thrifting, baking, watching movies, and attending live music events.