Ryan Carmichael is the Vice President for University Development at Columbia University. In this role, he oversees the development teams for thirteen schools, units, and campaign priority areas including Columbia Engineering, School of the Arts, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, School of International and Public Affairs, Graduate School of Journalism, School of Professional Studies, the Earth Institute, School of Social Work, the Zuckerman Mind, Brain, Behavior Institute, University Development, Data Science Institute, Columbia World Projects, and the Just Societies Initiative. Previously, he was Executive Director for Global Development focusing on raising support from alumni and friends for the University’s global priorities. He started his career at Columbia in 2007 at The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science as Director of Development and Parent Major Gift Officer.