Ryan Cook and Veteran Programs at Central Michigan University

Ryan is currently studying International Business at Central Michigan University in Mt Pleasant, MI. He is the current President of Central Michigan's Project Management Chapter and is also currently leading the Better Together Project. The Better Together Project is an initiative that's main goal is to give back to the community in a way that is not being done already. While it works closely with experienced project managers who have been in the game for years, its decision making and project initiatives are entirely student-led.

 

Currently, Ryan and his team have two different projects that they are working on. The first project's initiative is to build a program for veterans to be able to take free guitar lessons and eventually receive their own guitar. The ultimate goal is to work with Guitars4Vets to open an official chapter in the city of Mt Pleasant.

 

Ryan and the rest of the Better Together Project Team are also working on hosting a career workshop based on the principles of I Inc to better prepare participants for their career search. The goal is to give students of the program the necessary tools to create income for themselves in the cutthroat modern world of searching for a career. 

 

No matter the project, Ryan's ultimate goal is to make a difference in the world that will leave a lasting impact on people's lives as well as to inspire others to make the changes that they want to see in the world.

 

If you are interested in either of these initiatives, feel free to contact Ryan at cook2rm@cmich.edu