Meet the Leadership

The Student Impact Foundation is led by a national network of student innovators from top universities across the United States. Our mission is to help student initiatives grow from concept to impact — and our leadership embodies that same spirit of service, strategy, and execution.

Corporate Officers

Ryan Gary

Ryan Gary

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
University of Southern California
University of Southern California

Leads SIF's overall vision, partnerships, and national strategy. Global Health and Pre-Law student focused on organizational growth and cross-campus coordination.

Faith Bucklin

Faith Bucklin

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles

Oversees operations, systems, and project execution. Neuroscience major with minors in Gerontology and Global Health, ensuring structure and efficiency across initiatives.

Ajay Sharma

Ajay Sharma

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Cornell University
Cornell University

Manages fundraising, budgeting, and financial planning. Public Policy major with a Business minor, guiding fiscal strategy and supporting sustainable project expansion.

Executive Leadership

As SIF expands nationally, we're assembling an Executive Leadership Board of specialized chiefs who oversee technology, marketing, partnerships, and sustainability. Recruitment for these positions is ongoing.

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Builds brand identity and manages social media + campaigns.

Target Background:
Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media
Recruiting Phase

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Leads SIF's digital systems and tech-based projects.

Target Background:
Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science
Recruiting Phase

Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

Manages funding strategy and donor partnerships.

Target Background:
Finance, Economics, Business
Recruiting Phase

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Scales member projects and supports new initiatives.

Target Background:
Public Policy, Education, Leadership
Recruiting Phase

Chief Partnerships Officer (CPO)

Forms collaborations with nonprofits and corporations.

Target Background:
Business, IR, Communications
Recruiting Phase

Chief Communications Officer (CCO)

Manages internal communication and member relations.

Target Background:
English, PR, Communications
Recruiting Phase

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Tracks project data, performance, and transparency metrics.

Target Background:
Data Analytics, Statistics, Operations
Recruiting Phase

Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)

Leads all climate-related and environmental initiatives.

Target Background:
Environmental Science, Sustainability
Recruiting Phase

Advisory Board

Coming Soon

A group of professional advisors and university faculty will guide SIF's long-term strategy, provide mentorship to project teams, and support major partnerships.

Join Our National Team

We're seeking exceptional leaders who share our vision of scaling student innovation for global impact. Help us build the future of educational entrepreneurship.

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