FOX11: School Shooting Safety Arcadia Unified Only District That Answered the Call
Ryan featured in a national story on school safety on FOX11 News in the wake of the deadly shooting in Georgia.
Ryan Foran Public Relations Digital Communications & Marketing Executive
Executive communications leader with 20+ years of experience protecting organizational reputations, leading crisis communications, passing $435 million in voter-approved funding measures, serving as spokesperson for one of California's highest-performing school districts, and earning state and national recognition for innovative communications. I have a Master's in Communications, and a Bachelor's in Journalism.
I specialize in helping organizations control their narrative, protect brand equity, and navigate complex high-stakes environments. This portfolio highlights years of turning crisis into clarity, executing media strategies that earn national coverage, and building trust from the inside out. I don't mind keeping my phone on after 5:00 p.m. and I regularly check my emails on my days off. I'd be happy to connect on LinkedIn.
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$100,000 raised for Arcadia Unified wildfire victims
By Ryan Foran
Described by many as a war zone, the Eaton Fire was one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in the history of California. In addition to torching more than 14,000 acres in and around the foothills of Altadena, the fire completely destroyed more than 9,000 structures, mostly residential homes and killed 17 people. A lifetime of sacrificing, saving and dedicating everything to finally acquire the American dream, and in an instant, it was a nightmare for thousands of pe...
Described by many as a war zone, the Eaton Fire was one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in the history of California. In addition to torching more than 14,000 acres in and around the foothills of Altadena, the fire completely destroyed more than 9,000 structures, mostly residential homes and killed 17 people. A lifetime of sacrificing, saving and dedicating everything to finally acquire the American dream, and in an instant, it was a nightmare for thousands of pe...
Communicating From the Inside Out: Building Trust and Relationships Through Communications
By: Ryan Foran
Simply stated, the public should never receive information before your own staff. As leaders, you must remember to communicate internally first, then go out to the public. As my mom used to tell my two brothers and me growing up, "If I'm going to get bad news, I’d better hear it from you first." That piece of advice always stuck with me, and I’m glad it did. Communicating from the inside out is an excellent philosophy for both personal and professional life.
When you communicate...
Simply stated, the public should never receive information before your own staff. As leaders, you must remember to communicate internally first, then go out to the public. As my mom used to tell my two brothers and me growing up, "If I'm going to get bad news, I’d better hear it from you first." That piece of advice always stuck with me, and I’m glad it did. Communicating from the inside out is an excellent philosophy for both personal and professional life.
When you communicate...
From Scholars to Storytellers
In August of this year, Arcadia Unified School District in California posted a video to their YouTube channel entitled “How an Orchestra Changed My Life.” It’s clear from the moment you press play that this is no ordinary promotional video. It’s a short documentary, and Lucas, a 2024 Arcadia graduate, made it himself.What follows is an intimate portrait of Lucas’ four years in high school orchestra. As his voiceover explains, he almost quit orchestra in his freshman year—but then, he found his p...
AUSD Named “Top 10 Best School Instagram Accounts” by BuzzFeed
“I was shocked when I received a message, fittingly on our Instagram page, with a link to the BuzzFeed article,” said Arcadia Unified’s Chief Communications Officer Ryan Foran who created the Instagram page nearly five years ago. “There are so many great schools and universities running very creative Instagram pages with world-class photography; it was incredibly rewarding to be recognized among them.” According to the BuzzFeed article, “The Arcadia Unified School District's Instagram account s...
A California CCO, Ryan Foran, provides resources for other comms professionals looking to do more with less
American School Board Journal: A Chief Communications Officer who turned his competitiveness in collaboration with two nationally recognized programs.
Arcadia Unified Receives Statewide Honors for Communications
Award-winning work with featured links to the projects.
New Educator Academy Draft (Full)
Awarding-winning staff orientation turned into a draft day press conference created, produced, and hosted by Ryan.
