Ryan Akers is a higher education professional who has worked at a variety of colleges and institutions helping students from diverse backgrounds achieve academic success. He is currently a Student Employment Coordinator & Career Counselor at California Lutheran University. In this role he helps lifelong learners and students with their specialized career concerns related to advancing their professional goals both during their time in college and afterwards when they return as alumni. Ryan’s background includes establishing relationships with community service and nonprofit partnerships related to employment creation for students in college.