Ryan Lorenz
Global Director & Founder
Ryan’s early experiences in London in the 1980s sparked a lifelong commitment to international education, leading him to the Peace Corps and later to study abroad leadership as a resident director with the School for International Training in Kenya. In 1998, he founded Academic Solutions to provide U.S. universities with flexible, high-quality, and student-centered study abroad support—an organization that has steadily grown through strong partnerships and evolving program needs.
Responsible for:
As the founder and senior leader, Ryan oversees the quality of program delivery and partner relationships, develops new programs and markets, and maintains an active presence in the international education field. He works closely with sending and host institutions to ensure student success and institutional satisfaction, while also leading the organization’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ryan holds an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy from SOAS (with distinction), an MA in International Education from SIT, and a BA in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Email:
ryan@academic-solutions.com
What does “home” mean to you?
“I live in four different countries so home is not really a place…but a feeling. Home is where the heart is. Home is where you leave to go somewhere else. Home is where you return to with a smile on your face and a quickening of the heart. Home is where you feel welcomed.”
What motivates you each day?
“A sense of purpose. The opportunity to change people’s lives, both in very small and very large ways. Recognizing that every day is a gift we should unwrap, enjoy and share with others.”
Favorite quote?
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
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