Ryan Easterly is an experienced grantmaker, strategist, and advocate who’s driven by a desire to effect meaningful change. His vernacular and love for sweet tea reveal his proud Alabama roots. His experiences as an individual with historically resilient identities inform his commitment to bridging gaps and supporting people’s access to resources and power.
Ryan has worked in philanthropy for more than a decade. He’s held positions within the HSC Foundation and currently serves as Executive Director of the WITH Foundation, a private foundation that promotes comprehensive healthcare for adults with developmental disabilities in the United States. Outside of his work in grantmaking, he has also worked within the federal sector and on community outreach and advocacy efforts.
Widely regarded as a visionary leader on the intersections of race, class, and disability, Ryan was appointed by President Obama to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. He now serves as a member of the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy and serves as co-chair of Exponent Philanthropy’s Disability Funders Peer Circle.
