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RYAN, Kristy
RYAN, Kristy. (Florida-- ). On November 9, 2026 Kristy Ryan succeeded Nancy VAN MILLIGEN as the president and CEO of the COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE which was established on February 1, 2003. The search for a new executive began in April. The process resulted in 228 applications and interviews with 48 people.
At the time of her selection, Ryan was the chief operating officer for Move for Hunger, a nonprofit addressing food security and waste issues. She had previously held leadership roles with the Girl Scouts of Hawaii, Vanguard Industries, Kemper Insurance and Blue Cross Blue Shield. She held a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Arizona and pursued doctoral studies in Sustainable Education at Prescott College in Arizona.
Ryan re3ceived national recognition for her leadership. She was the 2025 recipient of Chief's 2025 New Era of Leadership award and the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Workforce Innovator Award. (1)
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Source:
1. Hogstrom, Erik, "Dubuque Foundation Selects Experienced Nonprofit Executive as New CEO, President," Telegraph Herald, September 23, 2026, p. 2A