Dr. Ruggieri is the Associate Director of Teaching Support and Integration and a distinguished researcher and core faculty member in the Master of Public Health Program at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. She is also the founder and CEO of BonVie Health and Nutrition Consulting. As a public health professional, health educator, and health communications specialist, Dr. Ruggieri has extensive expertise in study development, program planning, qualitative research, and health promotion for various health issues. In addition to her work as a university-level educator for more than two decades, she enjoys the dynamic challenges of collaborating with small and large organizations as a consultant for research and strategic planning. Her work is particularly noted for its rigorous use of surveys and qualitative methods in program evaluation and strategy planning, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and reliability, thoroughness, and reflexivity. She excels in designing and executing comprehensive research projects that provide valuable insights and data-driven solutions. Her experience in tailoring health information for diverse populations and designing messages for improved health engagement and decision-making further underscores her commitment to excellence.