Ovietta Ruffin | Founder
The Mettle & Moxie Collective
The Mettle & Moxie Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created through lived experiences that included moments of courage and fear, healing, and growth that required both honesty and community. It grew out of a deep belief that we are not meant to navigate life’s hardest seasons alone and that real transformation happens when we hold space for vulnerability and connection.
What began as conversations, first in prayer, then through Yeah…But Are You Listening???, naturally evolved into something larger. The Mettle & Moxie Collective was created to hold those conversations more intentionally, to gather people who are willing to show up, listen deeply, and do the hard work of growing. It is rooted in the understanding that strength and softness can coexist, and that courage often shows up when we feel least ready but is most necessary.
This Collective exists to normalize hard conversations about identity, leadership, healing, purpose, and growth, and to remind us that choosing courage doesn’t require having all the answers. It simply requires showing up. At its core, the Collective is about connection: building relationships rooted in trust, transparency and community.
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Meet our Board of Directors
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Ovietta Ruffin Founder|Board Chair
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Erin Parish Mitchell
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Toney Thompson, Jr.
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Amanda Gordon Redmon
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Casey Harris Pratt Treasurer
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Kelli Rodriguez
Looking Ahead to the Next Three Years
Over the next three years, The Mettle & Moxie Collective will continue to grow, creating more spaces for connection, education, and impact. My goal is to increase our reach through community events and create more opportunities for people to engage in honest dialogue, intentional networking and shared learning.
This growth includes annual conferences, curated conversations, collaborative partnerships, and spaces designed to support both personal and collective transformation. As the M&M Collective evolves, its foundation will remain the same, creating environments where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to move forward even when it’s uncomfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Collective is for anyone (men and women) seeking deeper connection, intentional growth, and spaces where honesty is welcomed. If you value community, courage, and meaningful dialogue, you’ve found your tribe.
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The Mettle & Moxie Collective promotes self—care, mental health awareness and personal purpose. Through connection, collaboration and access to resources, we empower people to prioritize their mental health, embrace resilience and take steps toward the life they envision.
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The Mettle & Moxie Collective, Inc. envisions communities that are grounded in purpose, equipped to care for their mental and emotional well-being and confident in their ability to pursue courageous and purposeful lives. As such, we are committed to fostering relationships for people who can be impacted far beyond our reach.
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Donations help sustain the work of the M&M Collective and support events and community-centered initiatives. Your support directly contributes to creating spaces for connection, education, and courageous conversation. Click the donate link to set up a single or repeated gift or see the events page to sponsor a specific event. Thank you in advance!
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Yes. The Mettle & Moxie Collective welcomes aligned partnerships and collaborations that support our mission and vision. If you’re interested in working together, speaking, sponsoring, or co-creating experiences, please reach out through the contact page.
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To stay connected and receive updates about upcoming events, conferences, and opportunities to engage with the Collective, we encourage you to join our mailing list and follow us on social media. Subscribers receive timely updates, announcements, and invitations to participate.
