Ryan Kurtzman

Ryan Kurtzman is an experienced professional in corporate development and strategy, currently serving as the Director of Corporate Development & Strategy at Ascend Learning since December 2018. Prior to this role, Ryan held positions in private equity at The Blackstone Group and worked as a Senior Associate in Strategy and Transactions at EY-Parthenon. Additionally, Ryan gained valuable experience through internships at prominent firms such as EY, HVS Hodges Ward Elliott, Hayes Properties, and DW Simpson Global Actuarial & Analytics Recruitment. Ryan holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Vassar College, completed in 2015.