Bobbi Ruffin-Alston is an accomplished community leader, educator, mentor, and advocate dedicated to inspiring positive change throughout Alamance County and beyond. A native of Alamance County, she brings more than 20 years of experience in recreation, parks, and education, with a career centered on empowering youth, strengthening families, and building healthier, more connected communities.
As Recreation Superintendent for the City of Burlington Recreation and Parks Department, Bobbi oversees a broad portfolio including Youth Programs, Athletics, Community Centers, Special Events, Outdoor Programs, and Special Populations. In this role, she has championed initiatives that expand access, promote equity, and respond to community needs.
A passionate advocate for youth development, Bobbi founded the KING (Keep Inspiring the Next Generation) Mentor Academy and later helped establish PINK, a mentoring initiative supporting young women. Through these programs, she has helped shape the lives of countless young people while fostering leadership, accountability, and growth.
Bobbi’s commitment to inclusion, innovation, and community engagement earned her recognition as an Outstanding Voice Leader in Diversity by the Triad Business Journal in 2021. She holds a Master’s Degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Beyond her professional achievements, Bobbi is a devoted wife and mother, an inspirational singer-songwriter who has independently recorded five albums, and a respected content creator who uses storytelling to encourage others, celebrate community successes, and amplify important causes. Guided by her personal mantra, “Bloom in Winter,” she inspires others to find purpose, resilience, and growth even during life’s most challenging seasons.
Through her leadership, mentorship, creativity, and unwavering commitment to service, Bobbi Ruffin-Alston continues to leave a lasting impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities across North Carolina.
