Ryan Sickles

About Ryan Sickles

I advise world-leading organizations on their foreign direct investment (FDI), trade, and capital placement decisions in, around, and out of the Indo-Pacific and Africa. We help our clients successfully navigate a complex global environment and invest in the political, economic, and social landscapes of the world’s most dynamic regions. A non-resident Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a prestigious think tank that shapes policy debates and offers solutions on global policy issues. I also have been a longtime board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs, a national organization that empowers young people to reach their full potential. I support the mission by building resources and community awareness in the greater Washington, DC area.

Experience

1. Senior Associate (Non-resident)

   Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

   Jan 2016 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  AI for Business Strategy

• University of Dayton

  International Business

• St. Louis University High

  College Preparatory Diploma

• Georgetown University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Strategy

• University of Missouri-Saint Louis

  B.A., International Economics, International Relations

Skills

• Event Planning
• Research
• Political Risk Analysis
• Foreign Policy
• Diplomacy
• Public Affairs
• Facebook
• Quantitative Research
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Digital Strategy
• Political Science
• Social Media
• International Development
• Organizational Development
• Political Campaigns
• International Economics
• Analysis
• Editing
• Policy
• Politics
• Public Policy
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• International Relations
• Organizational Change
• Change Management
• Strategic Communications