Dawn Ruffini (AHWD, e-PRO® and RENE) serves as the National Association of REALTORS® 2027 Region 1 Vice President, representing Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Ruffini is broker-owner of RE/MAX Connections, a full-service residential and commercial brokerage. A REALTOR® for 25 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a paralegal certification. She served as president of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® in 2022, following service as treasurer in 2019 and 2020. In recognition of her leadership and service, she received the 2025 NAR President’s Award.
She currently serves as a State Political Coordinator for Representative Todd Smola and as a member of the Federal Political Coordinators team for Congressman Richard Neal. Locally, she has been active with the REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley since 2009, serving on its board of directors, holding all officer positions and earning REALTOR® of the Year honors in 2015.