Ryley Lester is the Marketing and Communications Manager for the Catholic Community Foundation. Her focus is on ensuring the work of the Foundation and the ministries and programs it supports are shared with the public, finding opportunities to tell the stories of the people the Diocese serves.
In her previous work, Ryley has put storytelling at the forefront of communications and marketing strategies, believing that empathy and human connection are the key to helping organizations drive success.
She discovered this mentality while earning her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Human Rights at the University of Connecticut.
Outside of work, you can often find Ryley exploring new playgrounds, trails, or hidden gems in Richmond with her husband and toddler son.
