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EDWARD (DARNELL) RYANS (born 19 July 1978 - )

A community organizer within the West Philadelphia area he received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Temple University. Through his involvement in Student Government as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Speaker of the Assembly his dedication to community evolved. He then continued his dedication to community at the West Philadelphia Community Center instructing youth and adults in technology where he subsequently was promoted to Assistant Director. He began his passion in developing youth development programs and soon became Executive Director of the Mantua Haverford Community Center. Throughout the years, Edward has continued to develop and implement youth development programs in West Philadelphia, as well as catching the eye of local reporters which resulted in published articles. Recently, Mr. Ryans has been nominated for the “Men Making A Difference” Award given by the American Cities Foundation. His latest community involvement are as Co -Chairman of the Adopt a Neighborhood For Development Program and Director of Techie Kids, a youth based technology program.

ACTIVITIES :	

•Alumni, Omega Chapter, International Business Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi     •Martin Luther King Service Day Award, Beaver College, 2000 •Chairman, Adopt A Neighborhood for Development Program – Mantua Cares Project •Men Making A Difference Award, American Cities Foundation, 2007 •Lucien E. Blackwell Guiding Light in the Community Award, City of Philadelphia 2008