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Dr. Kia Ruffin, EdD, MSW is a passionate mental health therapist, community advocate, and transformational leader with over a decade of experience empowering individuals and building healthier communities. A Chattanooga native, Dr. Ruffin is deeply rooted in her purpose-driven work to promote holistic well-being, mental wellness, and personal growth.Professionally, she has served in a range of impactful roles, from providing clinical support to leading community-based initiatives that reduce barriers to care and elevate marginalized voices. Her experience spans public health, education, nonprofit leadership, and therapeutic services.Dr. Ruffin is also the founder of The Wellspace Collective, a wellness-based consultancy offering coaching, workshops, and strategic development services for individuals and organizations seeking to cultivate mental wellness, leadership capacity, and sustainable impact. Through The Wellspace Collective, she integrates her expertise in therapy, education, and organizational strategy to create spaces where people can thrive both personally and professionally.Grounded in the belief that alignment of passion and purpose leads to meaningful transformation, Dr. Ruffin continues to lead with authenticity, compassion, and vision, one conversation, one program, and one community at a time.
