About Us

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 throughout her academic and professional career has conducted research that has been used to direct national health policy. Christina has also been a grant writer for 10 years and, as a fundamental area of expertise, has been successful in securing millions of dollars in foundational, corporate and federal requests for multiple non-profit organizations, coalitions, and grass-root projects world wide. She has served in various capacities within non-profit organizations including in direct service, administrative, training, conference, and academic research review capacities. 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. In addition to her role at Christina Ryder & Associates, LLC, Christina is CEO of The Grantwell, LLC (www.thegrantwell.com) and per course faculty at Missouri State University, Drury University, and Vanguard University of Southern California in each of these institutions respective Sociology departments.

Brianne Strozewski is a Technical Writer and Editor currently living in Cambridge, MA. Brianne received her BS Professional Writing degree in December, 2006 at Missouri State University and during the course of her degree worked for the University in various technical writing capacities. 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 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 and initiatives.

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.