Ryan Rached, a Presidential Scholar at the University of Miami, is pursuing a double Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. With a multicultural background, born to Lebanese and Polish immigrant parents, Ryan is currently leading the global expansion of Unite for a Cause chapters as its Chief Operating Officer, driving the organization’s mission of youth empowerment and humanitarian impact. A former IB scholar and Vice President of a club at American Heritage, Ryan has spearheaded several charitable projects, including key Unite for a Cause initiatives in Miami. He also serves as Vice President of BASD (Beirut for Social Development), where he was instrumental in establishing a clinic and was recognized by the Lebanese Minister of Health for distributing essential medical supplies. Ryan’s athletic achievements include competing in soccer with Weston FC and West Pines United, as well as being a competitive go-kart racer with Xtreme Team Racing. He founded a charitable soccer team for refugees overseas, becoming the youngest team owner in the Lebanese Football Association, and continues to mentor players by tutoring them in English and essential skills. Currently, Ryan applies his finance and accounting expertise as part of the accounting team at SteelWeb Inc., translating his academic knowledge into practical, professional experience.