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Ryan Catherwood

Executive Vice President & Senior Consultant

Ryan’s bio

Ryan Catherwood serves as Executive Vice President and Senior Consultant at CMAC, and consulting partner with Washburn & McGoldrick LLC. 

Ryan specializes in engagement strategies for volunteer and donor pipeline development that are rooted in a digitally focused, content-based approach to advancement in support of education. His clients include Duke University, William & Mary, the University of Maryland Alumni Association, and the Indiana University foundation. 

Before joining CMAC, Ryan led the Office of Alumni & Career Services at Longwood University. His early leadership roles in advancement included marketing and digital engagement responsibilities at the University of Virginia and W&L. Early in his career, Ryan obtained event operations experience in the hospitality industry through positions as a banquet manager, convention services manager, and conference and event sales.

Ryan co-hosts Alum-less, CMAC’s web show, and podcast.

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