Ryan Graves is a Finance student at Pepperdine University and serves as the Director of Fundraising and Investment Operations at Celestria Health. His passion for finance is rooted in his desire to use financial knowledge and resources to create meaningful impact within communities. Through his studies in finance and experience in leadership, Ryan is particularly interested in the intersection of financial strategy, fundraising, and community development.

Outside of Celestria Health, Ryan is a Division I student-athlete on Pepperdine’s Men’s Volleyball Team and is involved in the Waves Leadership Council, where he works alongside fellow student-athletes to promote community engagement and service. He has also founded and operates an independent volleyball instruction business, giving him experience in entrepreneurship, relationship-building, and managing business operations. Previously, as President of R12 Service Group, Ryan led service projects and initiatives that connected students with opportunities to serve their local communities.

Through his work with Celestria Health, Ryan hopes to combine his passion for finance and fundraising with his commitment to serving others. He is excited to help develop sustainable financial resources, build meaningful partnerships, and support initiatives that expand Celestria Health’s ability to positively impact communities and improve access to care.