Hi! I’m Ryan

background

A bit about me

For over eight years, I’ve helped mission-driven organizations expand their reach and services to create deep impact in the world. I can help you engage your audience and drive them to action; I can help you reach your goals, raise more money, and expand your movement building capacities.

My background provides a unique and holistic understanding of Communications and Business Development tactics: from full-service marketing agencies, to B2Bs in mid-market companies to people-owned cooperatives; B-Corps to international nonprofits, my knowledge can help you get where you want to go, without losing sight of your organization’s North Star.

philosophy

Why a focus on mission-driven organizations?

We may live in an ever-changing world, but some things remain true: the human psyche is made up of and driven by stories. As storytellers, we shape the narrative; and narratives shape society. Now more than ever, communications teams working for social and environmental good bear the weight of this responsibility. And you need the right person to take up the charge and amplify your message in the right way.

I believe in the power of storytelling,

My work is instilled with learned themes from grassroots organizing and trainings in: Story-based Strategy, Human-Centered Design (IDEO), Circle Economy (IDEO), Radical Communications, and Next Economy.

location

Where do I work?

Most of the clients I take on are remote, however, I will take on in-person in the greater Portland area. I have over 5 years of working with remote teams, and have both worked with exclusively remote teams, and been the only remote worker. I have found I can better support your organization if your department has an established framework for working with remote workers and consultants, however, I have built out effective frameworks for organizations.