Ryan Canney

Ryan Canney is a seasoned professional in economic justice and advocacy, currently serving as a Senior Program Officer for both Economic Justice and Children's Economic Security at Wellspring Philanthropic Fund since July 2016. Additionally, Canney is a Steering Committee Member at Heartland Fund and has held leadership roles at EDGE Funders Alliance, including Co-Chair of the Board. Prior experience encompasses program management at We Are UltraViolet, campaign management at Citizen Engagement Laboratory, and significant leadership positions at MoveOn.org and USAction, where Canney managed extensive volunteer efforts and led strategic campaigns. Canney's career demonstrates a strong commitment to grassroots organizing and advocacy, reinforced by a solid academic foundation in Political Science from Illinois State University.