Ryan Seacrest Foundation Elevates Meredith Seacrest Leach & Nicole Mead
Meredith Seacrest Leach & Nicole Mead
The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) has promoted Meredith Seacrest Leach to Executive Director and CEO and Nicole Mead to Senior Vice President, Operations.
Having been with the foundation since its launch in 2009, Leach has consistently shown leadership, vision and dedication to the organization’s mission. In her new role, she will focus on ensuring the foundation’s long-term success, including supporting Seacrest Studio locations nationwide. Additionally, Leach will oversee the foundation’s philanthropic efforts and work to cultivate strategic partnerships. Leach can be reached at mseacrest@
Mead, who has been with the foundation for seven years, has played a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and leading important initiatives. She oversees a range of vital functions, including operational and budget planning, managing tech support and operations, staff development and training, and fostering strong partnerships with hospitals, media outlets, corporate sponsors and donors. Her efforts are focused on ensuring that the foundation’s programs run seamlessly while making a lasting impact by bridging pediatric healthcare, technology, media and entertainment. Mead can be reached at nmead@ryanseacrestfoundation.
Additionally, Carin Zaleski has joined the organization as Director of Development. With 25 years of experience spanning entertainment, sports and the non-profit sectors, Zaleski will focus on nurturing relationships with current donors while cultivating new partnerships. She will collaborate closely with individual donors, corporations and other stakeholders to create partnerships that support the foundation’s growth and expansion. She has held previous roles with Right to Play, October Films, Saturday Night Live and Competitor Group. Zaleski can be reached at czaleski@
