Ryan A. Francis is the associate general counsel at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
Ryan joined the Foundation in March 2023 and supports the Office of the General Counsel on a wide range of legal matters, including contract negotiation and review, corporate governance, cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management. He also provides legal guidance on grantmaking strategy and implementation, supports cross-functional operational initiatives, and advises on internal policy development and organizational best practices.
He earned a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Eastern Michigan University. Ryan is a member of the Minnesota Bar.