Vanessa Ryan

Vanessa Ryan is an experienced professional in social impact and community relations, currently serving as the Social Impact Partnerships Director at MIND Research Institute since March 2015. MIND Research Institute is a social benefit organization focused on enhancing mathematical skills in students through its innovative ST Math® program. Previously, Vanessa held the position of Director of Community Relations at The Allergan Foundation from August 2011 to January 2015, where Vanessa fostered relationships with nonprofits and managed grant cycles to support various charitable organizations in Orange County. Prior to that, Vanessa worked as a Communications Specialist at Free Wheelchair Mission from September 2008 to August 2011, contributing to the mission of providing wheelchairs to individuals with disabilities in developing countries. Vanessa holds a Teaching Credential from UC Irvine, a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from California State University, Fullerton.