Ryan Seacrest is an Emmy-Winning television host, radio personality, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Seacrest is the host and producer of the #1 Los Angeles morning drive-time show for iHeartMedia’s 102.7 KIIS-FM, the nationally syndicated “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” and “American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest.” Seacrest also previously co-hosted and co-executive produced ABC’s award-winning show “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” for which he earned an Emmy for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.

Seacrest continues to host television's ground breaking singing competition series, American Idol, and earned several Emmy Award nominations for his work on the show. Additionally, Seacrest continues to be a television fixture as the host of the annual live broadcast of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” since 2005. In Fall 2024, he began hosting Wheel of Fortune during its 42nd season.

Seacrest has also produced a number of hit series including E!’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and its spinoffs, as well as E!’s E! Live From The Red Carpet, Netflix’s Insatiable, NBC’s Shades of Blue starring Jennifer Lopez, and the Emmy Award-winning series Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution for ABC.

Seacrest’s philanthropic efforts include serving as founder and chairman of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF), which has successfully installed thirteen broadcast media centers – Seacrest Studios – in pediatric hospitals nationwide. Seacrest Studios reaches an estimated 2.3 million patients and families through its programming annually. He also serves on the board of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and on the board of trustees of the Paley Center for Media.

Meredith Seacrest Leach is the Executive Director & CEO for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. She was a driving force behind the conception and development of the foundation since its inception in 2009. In her current role, she manages and cultivates relationships with key partners and donors in entertainment, healthcare, education and technology, while strategizing financial campaigns and programs to help continuously advance the organization. Prior to overseeing the foundation, Meredith was the Director of Creative Affairs at Reveille, now known as the production company EndemolShine North America. Some of the programming she was responsible for included Nashville Star, MasterChef and The Buried Life. She also worked in hospitality public relations, managing several luxury resort accounts at the agency Murphy O’Brien and worked as the Manager of Communications at Entertainment Tonight and The Insider, where she oversaw national press for two top entertainment news programs. Meredith attended the University of Georgia, receiving a B.A. in Journalism from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking and cheering on the beloved Georgia Bulldogs as well as serving on several non-profit boards supporting youth, music and education initiatives. 

Gary Seacrest is the President of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. When Ryan decided he wanted to start his own foundation back in 2009, he asked his father Gary if he could help him create a non-profit organization. With the guidance of what has become a longtime partner, The Coca-Cola Company, Gary successfully established the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Starting the foundation from the ground up, he has held a significant role in developing the concept, design and build out of Seacrest Studios in children’s hospitals across the country. Prior to working with the foundation, Gary served as a leading attorney in the state of Georgia, practicing for over 30 years and running his own law firm. Gary’s current role oversees all legal matters for the foundation, where he uses his expertise to negotiate agreements with hospitals, vendors, corporations and more. Personally, Gary enjoys traveling to visit the various Seacrest Studios across the country and loves working with his family to help others.

Connie Seacrest is Vice President of Community Affairs and Hospital Relations for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Living in Atlanta where Ryan and Meredith grew up as kids, Connie continuously engages in her local community. She visits the Seacrest Studio at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta frequently to meet patients, thank celebrity guests and speak with the interns who assist in the day-to-day management of the studio. Connie also travels to check in on the various studios across the country, ensuring they receive the support they need and operate to their best potential. It is truly moving for Connie to listen to parents share their stories about how a studio has positively impacted their child’s recovery.  Their journeys inspire her to continue lifting the spirits of as many families as possible. In her free time, Connie enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her two children, who she refers to as her chickens.

Nicole Mead is the Senior Vice President of Operations for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. She joined the team in November of 2017, after working for several U.S. News and World Report ranked healthcare institutions. Nicole’s primary responsibilities for the foundation include building and managing relationships with donors, corporations, hospitals partners, vendors and the entertainment community. She holds a B.A. in Communication from Washington State University and a Master’s Certification in Non-Profit Management from the University of Washington. 

Nicole is passionate about bridging the worlds of pediatric healthcare and entertainment and finding ways to create the greatest impact for both groups. She brings with her a background in strategic planning, cause marketing, digital marketing, signature events, database management and leadership coaching. Nicole enjoys spending her free time traveling, exploring the National Parks system, attending live music events and volunteering with a handful of Nashville non-profits.

With over 15 years of experience in the music industry, Laura Crawford, a native of Nashville, is excited to join the Ryan Seacrest Foundation as the Entertainment Relations & Engagement Manager. In her most recent role at MusiCares as the Director of Sponsorships, she oversaw the organization's brand partnerships for events such as the esteemed Person of the Year gala, and programs such as Humans of Hip Hop and The Day That Music Cares. Prior to this, Laura spent over a decade at the Recording Academy (GRAMMY Awards), as a Membership Manager in the Membership & Industry Relations department where she served as a liaison to artists, songwriters, musicians, and music industry professionals.

Prior to working at the Recording Academy, Laura served as a publicist at Provident Label Group/Sony Music Entertainment. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication from the University of Tennessee, majoring in Journalism & Electronic Media.

Laura has participated in several music industry organizations based in Nashville, including SOLID (Society of Leaders in Development), NOW (Nurturing Outstanding Women), and SOURCE. 

In her free time, Laura actively participates as a dedicated volunteer for two community-based organizations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee and Survivor Fitness Foundation. She also has a passion for visual arts and is constantly honing her craft as a skilled metalsmith jewelry artist.

Katie Klochany is the Creative Manager for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. She joined the team in May of 2018, following internships in Seacrest Studios at Levine Children’s Hospital and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Katie’s primary responsibilities include management of the foundation’s website, branded materials, social media accounts, and content relationships. Through content relationships, she has built a robust library of pre-recorded content for Seacrest Studios to air during off hours, ensuring that programming runs on a 24/7 schedule. She brings with her a background in digital marketing, video production, content creation and social strategy. Prior to her role with the foundation, Katie was a Content Coordinator at Wander Creative. In an age where content is king, she aided clients in creatively engaging audiences through dynamic videography, editing, graphic design and long-term strategy. Katie is always up for trying a new Nashville restaurant, particularly one with a patio for her golden retriever Lucy.

Faith is the Executive Assistant for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. She joined the team in May 2022 after graduating from Belmont University. Faith has had internships in management, publishing, and digital marketing. Among these, she also interned with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation headquarters. Faith loves attending live music events and traveling.