Charlie Ryan

Charlie Ryan has diverse work experience in various industries. In 2009, they started their career at WorldStrides, where they held multiple roles, including Director of Program Management and Senior Program Manager. In these positions, they were responsible for program design, pricing, and managing custom tour business. Charlie also collaborated with engineering and executed strategic product roadmaps. From 2011 to 2017, Charlie worked as a Senior Product Coordinator at WorldStrides, overseeing tour details and ensuring customer satisfaction. Prior to that, they worked as a Sales Executive/Program Consultant, establishing positive client relationships and achieving high sales. Before joining WorldStrides, Charlie worked as a Gondolier/Mandolinist at Gondola Di Venezia LLC from 2007 to 2017. Charlie also served as a Research Assistant at Suffolk University and as a Pedaler at Swan Boats of Boston.

Charlie Ryan attended Boston College High School from 2000 to 2004. After high school, from 2004 to 2009, Charlie attended Suffolk University where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English & Music History. In 2008, Charlie briefly attended Charles University, but did not obtain a degree or field of study from there. Additionally, in 2021, Charlie obtained certifications in "Becoming a Product Manager" and "Product Management First Steps" from LinkedIn.