Ryan Zapolski

Ryan Zapolski, CFRE, currently serves as Senior Manager of Development at Smile Train, a position held since October 2021, following a role as Manager of Development. Prior experience includes Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, which lasted from January to October 2021, and interim Director of Advancement as well as Director of Annual Giving at the University of Bridgeport from April 2019 to December 2020. Earlier roles at USA Hockey encompassed working as Hockey Operations and Video Coordinator and National Office Operations Intern from January 2015 to December 2019. Ryan also served as Leadership Gift Officer at New England College from June 2018 to April 2019 and as Intramurals Graduate Assistant at William & Mary from August 2016 to May 2018. Education credentials include a Master’s of Education in Higher Education Administration from William & Mary and a Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration/Management with a Finance Minor from Ithaca College.