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Softball MSU Athletic Communications

BEAR MAKERS: Tiffany Rubin

The Morgan State Athletics Department will begin a new feature on morganstatebears.com that will highlight former student-athletes and their accomplishments in their professional careers and the impact they have made on their communities in their personal lives.

At Morgan State Athletics, we strive to arm our student-athletes with the skills to excel far beyond athletics. The Bear Makers series will provide Morgan State Athletics with the support and resources needed to position our student-athletes to succeed on a broader playing field of success. 

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Tiffany Rubin transferred to Morgan State as a sophomore and was a three-year letterwinner on the softball team from 2011-13. A native of Monterey Park, Calif., Rubin had her best season as a Lady Bear during her junior campaign, batting .318 with 35 hits, 22 runs, 26 RBI and five homers, all season bests. She also added six doubles and two triples in the 35 games played.
 
Rubin concluded her career playing in 118 games and recording a batting average of .275. She totaled 360 at bats, 99 hits, 57 runs, 17 doubles, two triples, 10 homeruns, 65 RBI and stole five bases in six attempts.
 
Following graduating from Morgan State, Rubin spent two years in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. She then moved back to California in 2015 and currently works for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation as the Director of Youth Programs.

Tiffany recently spoke to MorganStateBears.com about her time as a student-athlete at Morgan State and her present life living in Los Angeles, California. 
 
Q+A with Tiffany:
 
Q: What years did you attend Morgan State and what sport(s) did you play? 
Rubin: I attended Morgan State from 2010-13 and played softball.

Q: Why did you choose to attend MSU?    
Rubin: I received a scholarship to play softball for MSU.

Q: What was your major at MSU and what year did you graduate?     
Rubin: My major was business administration and I graduated in 2013.
 
Q: Have you obtained a higher level of education since graduating from MSU?          
Rubin: No.

Q: Where do you currently live and work?           
Rubin: I currently live in Los Angeles and work for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. I am the Director of Youth Programs for the organization.

Q: Did you always know or predict that your career would be in your current profession?               
Rubin: I had a lot of interest to work in sports and it was something I was very passionate about exploring while I was in college. 
 
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Q: How did your time as a student and student-athlete at MSU prepare you for your career and life after college?  
Rubin: The skills of communication, organization, and being on time are just a few things that prepared me as a student-athlete that transferred into my career. It's important to me that I lead a staff that is very team orientated and can work together for a common goal.

Q: What personal or professional accomplishment(s) are you most proud of since you graduated from MSU?      
Rubin: I'm proud of the work I get to do everyday with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. My work has allowed me to provide opportunities to youth and communities that need the most support in LA. We envision a city where everyone regardless of zip code has the opportunity to thrive.

Q: What is your best advice for current MSU student-athletes?            
Rubin: Take advantage of the opportunities around you and don't be afraid to ask for help. Get out of your comfort zone and learn about various careers. Work hard at your sport and be a positive teammate.

Q: What is your favorite memory from your time as a Bear?     
Rubin: My teammates. The ladies I got to be with everyday and the friendships I made is something I will always cherish. My teammates came from different cities and different backgrounds, but it was softball that brought us together. 
 
Q: Have the relationships you built among your team lasted beyond college?  
Rubin: Yes, I still keep in touch with my teammates and any chance I go back to Baltimore I try to catch up with them. 
 
Q: When was the last time you had been to campus? How has the campus changed?
Rubin: The last time I've been on campus was 2015. At the time there were lots of construction plans in place. 
 
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Q: What are some things you enjoy doing in your free time?     
Rubin: I enjoy working out, going to the beach, being with my friends and family and traveling.
 
Q: Are you still involved in athletics in some capacity?   
Rubin: Yes, through my work. I oversee a sports-based youth development program for ages 5-18 called Dodgers RBI. I also oversee a program called Dodgers Dreamfields where we refurbish baseball and softball fields. 
 
Q: What motivates you to give back (volunteer, mentor, donate) to MSU Athletics?  
Rubin: To share my experiences and story of being a collegiate student-athlete and my career path. 
 
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