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Ryan Strode

Questioner · DISC type c
Environment Program Director at Crown Family Philanthropies
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Ryan Strode is the Environment Program Director at Crown Family Philanthropies, where he leads grantmaking for water, land, and climate issues, particularly in the Great Lakes region. His career is focused on climate equity and environmental justice, shaped by roles at The Builders Initiative and Arabella Advisors. He earned his MA from the University of Chicago.

Based in Chicago with his family, Ryans passion for conservation started during his childhood near the Indiana Dunes. He is dedicated to connecting funders with grassroots environmental organizations and supporting community-led solutions to drive meaningful local impact.

His lifelong commitment to environmental work was sparked by growing up near the Indiana Dunes.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Environment Program Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Ryan shows up

Systematic
Price-Sensitive
Value Seeker

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Priorities

Topics Ryan cares about

Environmental Justice
Focuses on the disproportionate impact of fossil fuels and climate disasters on low-income and BIPOC communities, a core part of his philanthropic work.
Climate Philanthropy
Specializes in advising donors and investors on developing and implementing strategies to achieve significant community impact on climate-related issues.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Environment Program Director
Crown Family Philanthropies
12-2021 - 7-2024
Senior Program Officer, Climate Equity
The Builders Initiative
4-2020 - 1-2024
Board Member
WEPOWER
9-2018 - 12-2021
Program Director, Philanthropy
Franciscan Sisters of Mary
6-2017 - 9-2018
Senior Director
Arabella Advisors
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2008 - 2009
MA
University of Chicago
2004 - 2008
BA
Purdue University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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