Testimonials

Professor of Dermatology at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Ryan has numerous exceptional qualities, including being a visionary. He sees opportunity where others may not, and he has the ability to create enthusiastic support for his ideas… Ryan is technically gifted, intelligent, and self-motivated. He has shown initiative and insight that is well beyond his years… If you want to support someone who will continue to lead the way for social and environmental innovations throughout the world, Ryan is your candidate.

Executive Director, Public Finance Initiative & Harvard University School of Design Faculty

“Ryan is an advisor with an amazing understanding of human dynamics and organizational needs. His insights – ranging from the professional to the organizational – are enormously helpful when structuring large complex initiatives with outsized goals.

He challenges leaders to engage in honest self-reflection, interrogate their values, align their values with objectives, and to be discerning about their individual strengths and capacity for impact and growth. Many times he sees things in me that I didn't know were there in conversations that bring both clarity and inspiration.”

Regenerative Agroecologist, Terra Firma

Ryan was an absolute delight to work with and offered valuable insights into the agroecological design and philosophical aspects of our regenerative habitat work… His enthusiasm was also abundantly evident when it came down to the practical matters of the hard, physical and necessary tasks of moving and placing heavy rock, gravel, compost and mulch. His physical strength was an impressive match to his intellect.

“Managing for Social Impact” Student at Boston College & McGillycuddy-Logue Fellow

Professor L-Q really opened my eyes to thinking critically about development and what it can be. He was willing to participate in a number of events outside of class, including a student organized roundtable discussion about technology integration in developing countries, where he served as an expert on the subject. He pushed the other students and me to imagine a better world and how we could play a role in creating it.

If only everybody had a Ryan in their life. A buddy powerfully walking their path, as evidenced by the grounded presence and kindness he brings in all types of connection. Whose listening, curiosity, and breadth and depth of knowledge is a real gift to receive. In this first year of collaborating with Ryan, my life and work has benefited from his encouragement and loving accountability. I've come to really trust his discernment, in part because I know how he trusts mine.