First Descents
Ryan O'Donoghue has had a diverse range of work experiences. Ryan served as the Chief Executive Officer at First Descents, an organization that offers outdoor adventures to young adults impacted by health conditions. Ryan was also the Chief Executive Officer at Stoke Broker, a company that creates impactful outdoor adventures. Ryan O'Donoghue founded Rise Above It (RAI) and held the position of Founder from 2003 to 2015. Additionally, they worked at The LIVESTRONG Foundation in the role of Development / Major Gifts from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, Ryan O'Donoghue worked as a Strategy Consultant at Accenture from 2001 to 2011, where they played a role in helping clients achieve high-performance goals.
Ryan O'Donoghue received their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a focus on Finance and Technology Management from Georgetown University, where they attended from 1997 to 2001.
First Descents
First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults (age 18-39) impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. Our participants experience free outdoor adventure programs that empower them to climb, paddle, and surf beyond their diagnosis, reclaim their lives, and connect with others doing the same. Through outdoor adventures, skills development, and local adventure communities FD improves the long-term survivorship of young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.