Kelly Ruggirello, President of the Long Beach Symphony.
The Long Beach Symphony has announced that one of its key executives has been awarded a major artistic award for her leadership.
Kelly Ruggirello has demonstrated 12 years of transformative leadership at Long Beach Symphony, driving artistic excellence, community engagement, and organizational sustainability. Nominated by Issy Roberts, Vice President of Operations & Education, Kelly is praised for her clear and compelling vision to make the Symphony an essential cultural force that inspires, educates, and unites the community through music.
“She doesn’t just articulate that vision—she brings it to life in everything the Symphony does,” Roberts said. “Her leadership is inclusive and strategic, her communication transparent, and her passion contagious,” the spokesperson said.
Under Kelly’s guidance, the Symphony has deepened its community impact through education programs, partnerships, and compelling performances. Her authentic and respectful leadership style has rallied staff, musicians, donors, and board members around a shared mission, making the Symphony a dynamic, resilient, and mission-driven organization.