ADAM RUEGE
Columbus,OH
Summary
Adam Ruege is a seasoned data strategist with a two-decade footprint in the non-profit, healthcare, and government sectors. His strength lies in transforming data into insights, systems into assets, and teams into engines of impact. He leverages his multifaceted expertise in organizational strategy, human services, research, and data analytics to craft and implement data-driven strategies that bolster operational efficiency and financial health, all in service of the greater cause of those they are committed to serve.
Throughout his career, Adam has been driving change at all levels, from individual beneficiaries to community-based organizations, and even at national homeless services where he has significantly improved the lives of veterans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Strategy & Evaluation
Community Solutions
Columbus, OH
05.2021 - Current
- Serve on the leadership team for the Built for Zero initiative, a movement spanning over 100 cities and 5 countries committed to ending homelessness.
- Lead a team of more than 25 full-time employees, providing project management, evaluation, analytics, and community support; adept at managing financial, operational, and human resources to optimize performance.
- Head evaluation and research initiatives in the organization; successfully built and led a team producing multiple research briefs, best practice papers, internal evaluations, and policy recommendations.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and strategic partners, reinforcing a collaborative and efficient operational environment.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
Deputy Director, Homeless Program Office
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Columbus, OH
12.2015 - 05.2021
- Oversaw a network of eighteen network managers supporting more than 5K employees at 140 VA medical centers, executing a $1.4B budget supporting more than 300K Veterans annually.
- Turned mandates into actionable operational strategies. Led strategic planning and policy development, aligning services with the goal of reducing and eliminating Veteran homelessness.
- Established and development an analytics team, securing support from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
- Provided programmatic leadership critical to a 24% reduction in Veteran homelessness in five years.
Special Assistant, Patient Care Services
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Columbus, OH
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Oversaw development and execution of a strategic plan for the VHA Caregiver Support Program to enable expansion of program services from 20K Veterans served annually to more than 60K by 2022.
- Drove development and implementation of a financial policy for the Caregiver Support Program, improving the management of $750M.
- Led a strategic initiative to improve services in the Caregiver Support Program, achieving compliance with the VA MISSION Act of 2018. Developed a standardized staffing model across 140 medical centers, identified resource gaps, and implemented a successful hiring program. This resulted in the creation of 680 new positions, with 94% filled by October 2020, significantly stabilizing the Caregiver Support Program and enhancing services to Veterans.
Clinical Program Manager, Homeless Program Office
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Columbus, OH
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Oversaw a team of 10 FTE, administering $1.4B in homeless program funds across 140 VA medical centers; developed operational frameworks, analytical tools, and performance measures; and established best practices dissemination, significantly contributing to efforts to end Veteran homelessness.
Coordinator, Community Outreach Division
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Columbus, OH
08.2007 - 04.2013
- Managed an interdisciplinary healthcare team, drove center to rank in top 10% nationwide in KPIs, achieved accreditation, and collaborated on a 50-unit supportive housing project for homeless Veterans.
Education
Master of Social Work -
The Ohio State University
2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ohio University
2000
State of Ohio
Skills
Program Administration
Evaluation and Learning
Data Analytics
Operational Effectiveness
Strategic Planning
Quality Improvement
Timeline
Director of Strategy & Evaluation
Community Solutions
05.2021 - Current
Special Assistant, Patient Care Services
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
12.2018 - 12.2019
Deputy Director, Homeless Program Office
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
12.2015 - 05.2021
Clinical Program Manager, Homeless Program Office
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
04.2013 - 12.2015
Coordinator, Community Outreach Division
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
08.2007 - 04.2013
Master of Social Work -
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ohio University
State of Ohio