Michelle Ryder

Michelle Ryder currently serves as the Director of Relationship Management at The George Washington University, with a focus on strengthening partnerships and managing research initiatives. Prior roles include Director of Prospect Management at Marymount University and Director of Prospect Research, Management, and Analytics at Old Dominion University. Ryder's extensive experience in development and relationship management is complemented by capabilities in analytics and donor engagement from a background in various positions at Marymount University and committee involvement with AASP. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Mary Washington, an EdS in Higher Education from Old Dominion University, as well as an MBA and a Master of Healthcare Management from Marymount University, along with a certificate in finding prospective donors through analytics from Baruch College.