Ryan Cauwenberghs
Smyrna
Summary
Professional operator and lifelong conservative with several years of experience across the public, private, and academic sectors of high-risk states.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder
EmployEd Academy
07.2025 - Current
- Launched professional skills and language training platform for Africa, payable in local currencies at local rates.
Director
Oxford African Governance Forum
12.2024 - Current
- Convened and organized conferences for African dignitaries, diplomats, and heads of state (oagforum.com).
- Established partnerships with international organizations to promote best practices in governance.
Consultant in Corporate Finance
FINACTU
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted in developing strategic financial models to support client decision-making processes.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations and objectives.
Associate Researcher
Streit Council
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Recipient of the Frank Fund Scholarship ; Publications: Trials and Tribulations of Constitutional Federalism in Sub-Saharan Africa (Oct 2024) ; Afro-Federalism and the AfCFTA (Mar 2025)
Intern in Risk Management
RawBank
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted in processing loan applications, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Research Intern
The Acton Institute
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and identify relevant studies focused on free markets and Christian ethics.
Education
Master of Science - Area Studies, Africa
Oxford University
Oxford, United Kingdom07-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Paris School of Political Studies (Sciences Po)
Paris, France05-2024
Skills
- Languages: English, French, Lingala, Hausa;
- Financial Modeling;
- Academic Research and Writing;
- Event Organization;
- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT);
- Proficient in: MS Excel; PowerBI; Microsoft Office Suite; PowerPoint
Timeline
Startup Founder
EmployEd Academy
07.2025 - Current
Consultant in Corporate Finance
FINACTU
02.2025 - 06.2025
Director
Oxford African Governance Forum
12.2024 - Current
Intern in Risk Management
RawBank
08.2024 - 10.2024
Associate Researcher
Streit Council
05.2024 - 03.2025
Research Intern
The Acton Institute
05.2024 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Area Studies, Africa
Oxford University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Paris School of Political Studies (Sciences Po)