Kelsey Ryan

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
Investments
About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News

As senior manager of Marketing and Communications, Kelsey helps craft and share the story of REDF and our social enterprise partners, to build momentum for REDF’s mission.

Kelsey has over a decade of experience in mission-driven brand and communications strategy, with a focus on entrepreneurship, ESG/CSR initiatives, and social impact. Before joining REDF, Kelsey served as an editor, content strategist, and marketing manager at The Motley Fool, where she also successfully advocated for the formalization of the company’s philanthropic efforts. She was the founding editor for the digital magazine at consumer empowerment nonprofit Groundswell, and was part of the team that launched Antietam Creek Vineyards in Sharpsburg, Maryland.

Kelsey holds a B.A. in English and linguistics from Haverford College, and an MBA from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of work, you can find Kelsey tinkering in her craft room, planning parties, and hiking with her dogs.