Who We Are
Glenn Ruga
Principal
Glenn Ruga is an award-winning graphic designer and communications professional with more than 30 years of experience working with nonprofit, education, and corporate clients including Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Physicians for Human Rights, Western New England College, Institute for Health Policy, and dozens of others. His expertise includes all aspects of print and electronic communications – including concept, design, art direction and production. He has a MFA from Syracuse University in Graphic and Advertising Design.
An accomplished photographer, Glenn’s photos have been featured in several exhibitions in the US and internationally. In addition to graphic design, Ruga's other accomplishments include:
Executive Editor
ZEKE magazine
www.zekemagazine.com
2008-present
Founder and Director
SocialDocumentary.net
2010-2013
Executive Director
Photographic Resource Center
1996-2008
President
Friends of Bosnia/Center for Balkan Development
Barbara Ayotte
Strategic Partner
Barbara is a senior strategic communications consultant with extensive experience in increasing the visibility, reputation, and impact of nonprofit organizations. She has written and edited over 200 global health and human rights publications and collateral materials, including annual reports, brochures, fact sheets, white papers, and exhibition materials. She has managed the creation of content for three complex websites, and produced social media and public relations policies and strategies. Barbara was the Senior Director of Strategic Communications for Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global nonprofit development organization working in over 35 developing countries (2009-2017) and the Director of Communications for Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) where she managed all communications and public relations strategies.
Judith Brackley
Strategic Partner
Judith Brackley is nationally-published writer and editor, and an experienced print and broadcast journalist. Prior to establishing her own business, Judith was Director of Marketing Communications for Physicians for Human Rights, Corporate Communications Director at Iron Mountain, Inc., and worked on-air at several Boston area radio stations. Judith has been published in Ms. Magazine, the Boston Globe, and BillBoard, among others. She has partnered with Glenn Ruga/Visual Communications on numerous projects.