Ryan Erickson-Kulas (he/him) oversees operations and programmatic strategies at the Michelson 20MM Foundation, focusing on enhancing internal processes and program performance. He previously led the foundation’s Open Educational Resources Initiative and developed the Michelson Spark Grant program in support of rapid response grantmaking. With a career dedicated to advancing educational equity, Ryan has continually worked with historically underinvested student populations. He previously served as the Director of Operations and Programs at Best Buddies California, promoting inclusivity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both educational and workforce settings. His career began as a Teach for America educator teaching high school math in rural North Carolina.