COMMUNITY-MINDED

Growing up with parents who own an art and antique gallery, New York State native KYLEE RUDD developed a passion for art and design early in life. These interests led her to earn an engineering degree from George Washington University and an MBA in marketing and strategy from Wharton. Rudd then worked on innovation for Campbell Soup Company in Philadelphia. After a brief, two-year stint in Charlotte, North Carolina, she settled in Glencoe in 2020 with her growing family, which now includes her husband, Ben Singer-Scott, and three children—Chase (9), Sadie (7), and Arlo (2). Despite the demands of shuttling between soccer matches, lacrosse and baseball games, and dance recitals, Rudd is deeply involved in her community. As co-chair of Glencoe PTO’s Social Series, she created the Glencoe Kids Carnival modeled after her elementary school’s “Fun Night,” including carnival games, a DJ dance party, and a raffle with kid-friendly prizes. This spring, the fundraising event welcomed more than 600 attendees. As the lead for Moms Demand Action New Trier Township, Rudd is a vocal advocate for community safety. This busy mom and community leader puts down her car keys and clipboard to share how she stays current on the North Shore.

ON HER NIGHTSTAND

“I primarily read on my Kindle, and I recently devoured The Women by Kristin Hannah. This poignant war narrative follows nurses in Vietnam and their challenging return to a divided America, highlighting the underappreciated contributions of women during wartime. It’s a story that will stay with me for a long time. Next up is Come and Get It by Kiley Reid for the week we’ll spend on the Jersey Shore.”

IN HER EARBUDS

“When I’m not talking on my phone, I’m listening to podcasts. First thing each day, I listen to The Mo News Podcast. I love that they simplify the news and give great insight into what it means and why it matters. As an added bonus, the host is a Stevenson grad who went to my alma mater. I also look forward to the Honestly Podcast by Bari Weiss. She is an excellent interviewer who chooses interesting and timely topics. A recent favorite is her interview with Jonathan Haidt the author of The Anxious Generation. I think I sent that episode to half of my contacts!”

ON HER MOBILE

“It’s embarrassing to admit, but I think the most important app on my phone is my calendar. Everyone in my life has their own calendar color each of my three kids, my husband, my parents, and oh, I’ve got one too! I even keep my to-do lists in my calendar in hopes that my tasks will only take the amount of time I allot. I probably spend more time on Instagram than I care to admit but I love to follow design accounts, auction houses, and keep up with friends near and far.”