Ryan Shepard
Impact | Problem Solver | Human
- Role
- Global Partnerships at Lockerverse
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ryan Shepard
Ryan Shepard is committed to solutions that generate meaningful change. A proud Los Angeles native, he graduated from Morehouse College and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and was honored as a 2011 Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Fellow in Social Entrepreneurship at the Harvard Kennedy School Center for Public Leadership.Ryan’s career spans top organizations like McKinsey & Co, the City of Atlanta, and Purpose Built Schools Atlanta. At CARE, he led the launch of U.S. Programs, including a food assistance network that delivered 13 million meals to communities across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.In 2022, Ryan expanded his independent consulting practice, focusing on Impact Strategy & Problem Solving. He partners with organizations across sectors, helping them develop and implement bold strategies.He is also spending significant time producing a docuseries titled Does This Count as Therapy.Ryan is passionate about travel and community.
Experience
Global Partnerships
Jan 2022 — Present
Lockerverse is a cultural tech platform that helps athletes, creators and brands connect directly with fans through exclusive content, merch and digital experiences.Work closely with the Lockerverse team on brand strategy, partnerships, merchandise and product development. Lead athlete-driven campaigns and limited drops across NCAA, NFL, NBA and extreme sports—building culturally relevant activations that deepen fan engagement and drive platform growth.
Education
Morehouse College
B.A., Philosophy
2004 — 2008
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Ed.M., Education Policy and Management
2010 — 2011
Skills
- Editing
- Program Evaluation
- Curriculum Development
- Tutoring
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Program Development
- Microsoft Excel
- Volunteer Management
- Staff Development
- Education Policy
- Non-Profits
- Data Analysis
- Nonprofits
- Project Management
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
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