Ryan (he/him) is the Senior Manager of Individual Giving and Major Gifts at the BGA. As an experienced nonprofit fundraising professional, Ryan's expertise covers annual fund development, major gift programs, special events, and capital campaigns. Previously, Ryan worked as the Associate Director of Individual Giving at Chicago Humanities, as the Associate Director of Development at Victory Gardens Theater, and as part of the Advancement team at Writers Theatre that opened their Studio Gang-designed theater center. Born and raised in Honolulu, HI, Ryan currently serves as a
board member of Lake View Presbyterian Church, and in his spare time, he enjoys
reading, traveling, and attending dynamic storefront theatre.