Welcome to Christina Ryder and Associates

Christina Ryder & Associates (CRA) is dedicated to serving those who serve others. We believe that the greatest opportunity for social change lies in the ability to effectively leverage available resources, passions, and talents. To assist in this effort, Christina Ryder & Associates provides high-quality, affordable research, technical writing, creative writing, grant writing, as well as evaluation services to a variety of groups. While CRA takes on multiple projects in multiple arenas and disciplines, our main focus centers around assisting non-profit (including faith-based and community groups), and other grass-root, education, health, and social service entities accomplish their writing, fundraising, reporting, and evaluation goals and objectives at the highest levels of excellence. Christina Ryder partners with creative and technical writers, evaluation experts and marketing consultants to bring the highest standards of quality to each project. Profiles of those who work with CRA demonstrate individuals with incredible creative talent and expertise as well as individuals committed to making a difference for individuals in the world and in their communities. Each member of the team has dedicated countless hours to humanitarian and volunteer efforts both here and abroad.

	We have access to quality pre- scanned techinical writers and editors for all of your writing needs.

		Christina Ryder graduated with a Master of Arts in Social Science with a concentration in Demographic and Social Analysis from the University of California, Irvine and a bachelor of arts in Sociology from Vanguard University of Southern California. While at the University of CA, Irvine Christina assisted and lectured on fundamentals of social science research writing and has conducted research that has been used to direct national health policy. Christina has also been a grant writer for over 5 years and, as a fundamental area of expertise, has been successful in securing foundational, corporate and federal requests for multiple non-profit organizations, coalitions, and grass-root projects. An activist at heart, Christina has dedicated most of her personal research and volunteer efforts to addressing the needs faced by at-risk youth, those affected by poverty, and women and children victims of violence.

		Brianne Strozewski is a Technical Writer and Editor for Missouri State University. She works in the Computer Services department developing material for the Training and Documentation area. Brianne is also a student at Missouri State University and will receive her BS Professional Writing degree in December, 2006. Brianne is skilled in creating training and educational materials including courses, manuals, handouts, reports, and pamphlets. She has also worked extensively on Web site content for both Missouri State University and other local businesses. In addition, Brianne is a proficient editor and holds extensive knowledge of copy marking, proofreading, and document design principles. Brianne has also volunteered her writing talents for several large non-profit fundraising efforts.

		Matthew Ryder currently serves as Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator for one of the largest property management companies in the state of California. Specializing in creative marketing writing and public relations services, he has been involved in major Web site and public relations campaigns throughout the state of California. Matthew also maintains creative service and graphic design responsibilities, overseeing the design and content of property management publications with a circulation of more than 35,000 homeowners throughout the state of California. Matthew also graduated from the Vanguard University of Southern California with honors and was named the school’s Marketing Student of Year in 2005. As a middle and high school student, Matthew dedicated thousands of hours to assisting youth and addressing child poverty in Central America.

		Andrea M. Meek originates from Louisiana, where she graduated with a B. A. in Theatre from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. After spending three years acting in various theatre and film projects in New Orleans and working as a guide on a Creole plantation, studying New Orleans and Creole history, she moved to New York and obtained a Certificate in Journalism at New York University. She currently lives in Manhattan, where she works as a freelance writer and an actor.

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