FIS Welcomes Ryan Christian as Accounting & Operations Associate

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Families In Schools (FIS) is excited to welcome the newest member of our staff, Ryan Christian, as our Accounting and Operations Associate!

“I’m incredibly excited to welcome our newest team member, Ryan,” said Dr. Jessie Cuadra, Vice President of Programs. “One of her many outstanding qualities is her commitment to giving back to her communities. I know she’ll be a fantastic addition to our team as we continue our mission of building strong partnerships with families, educators, and system leaders to ensure every student succeeds.”

Vice President of Operations Joshua Lowe also added, “We are excited to welcome Ryan Christian to our growing team. Ryan is a recent graduate from the University of Southern California and brings experience from Deloitte. Her people-centric and community-focused approach to operations and accounting makes her the perfect addition to our team.”

Ryan Christian

Ryan Christian, a recent graduate of the University of Southern California, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Blockchain. Her early passion for business, finance, and economics and their influence on resources, safety, and daily life led her to pursue a career in these fields.

Outside of academia, Ryan gained practical experience working in finance and accounting at Deloitte and Northern Trust Company. She is also actively involved in community service, serving as chairman of the Fundraising and Building Our Economic Wealth committees for the Iota Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and contributing to the Marshall Pathways Program.