J. Ryan Williams is an active consultant, trainer, and social marketing leader. His recent corporate client list includes a boutique software firm in Toronto and a San Francisco based private equity firm. He has worked with entrepreneurs and experts from a variety of fields, including politics, healthcare, academia, nonprofit management, sales, and technology. His experience in business development also extends into raising millions for social causes such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago and The United Way. His work to harness the power of brands for social good has involved national exposure for Tiffany & Co., JP Morgan Chase, and St. Francis Wines as well as significant regional promotions with corporations such as Staples, Motorola, AC Nielsen, and The Chicago Bears. While at Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Ryan supervised the production of three Telly Award winning commercials and nearly two years of monthly public affairs radio programs on Bonneville Chicago radio stations.

Ryan earned his M.A. at the University of Chicago where he studied organizational administration and often facilitated seminars on fundraising and external relations for local nonprofit leaders and fellow graduate students. Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys travel and photography.