FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Caressa Todd is the Founder and President of The Ryan Danielle Foundation, established in honor of her daughter, Ryan Danielle Booker. Drawing on her personal experience with infant loss and her professional background in counseling, Caressa leads the foundation's mission to educate, prepare, and empower families through infant CPR and choking prevention awareness, caregiver education, and community support.

Caressa holds bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology, with additional academic training in forensic psychology, and is continuing her studies in clinical psychology at Fielding Graduate University. Her work as a crisis and addictions counselor includes supporting individuals and families navigating mental health challenges, substance use, and urgent crises. These experiences inform her compassionate approach to education, advocacy, and connecting people with practical resources.

As an American Red Cross certified First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, Caressa brings emergency preparedness education to the foundation's work. She developed Ryan's Ready, a free community education program focused on infant CPR and choking prevention awareness for parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Her leadership also encompasses program development, volunteer coordination, community partnerships, fundraising, and the foundation's daily operations.

Caressa is the author of The Longest Elevator Ride: A Mother's Journey Through Loss, Love, and Legacy, sharing her experience of grief, motherhood, and creating purpose after loss. Through her writing and foundation leadership, she honors Ryan's life while helping families feel more informed, supported, and prepared.

VICE PRESIDENT

Our Vice President will be a trusted partner in leadership — someone with nonprofit or organizational leadership experience who can support the President, help guide strategic decisions, and champion the foundation's mission in the community. (Bio to be added once appointed.)

SECRETARY

Our Secretary will keep the foundation organized and accountable — someone with strong administrative and record-keeping skills to maintain meeting minutes, official records, and governance documents. (Bio to be added once appointed.)

TREASURER

Our Treasurer will safeguard the foundation's finances — someone with a background in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping to oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and the responsible stewardship of donations. (Bio to be added once appointed.)

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Our Director of Community Outreach will grow the foundation's presence in the community — someone with community engagement or event experience to build partnerships, coordinate outreach events, and connect families with our programs. (Bio to be added once appointed.)