Waystream Team
Ryan Colby | Founder & Executive Director
Ryan Colby is a colorectal cancer survivor, an established events industry executive, and a serial entrepreneur. He has built multiple ventures across live experiences, technology, and digital assets, including a career as one of the world’s top domain name brokers. Drawing from both boardroom and battlefield experience, Ryan founded Waystream—a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a cancer support community that he couldn’t find himself. It is a place where men can rebuild their faith, courage, and brotherhood after cancer, while also fostering healthcare partnerships that strengthen their journey.
Nicole Colby | VP of Healthcare Partnerships
Nicole Colby develops and manages Waystream’s healthcare partnerships with hospitals, oncology practices, and survivorship programs—making it simple for clinicians to “prescribe” donor-funded retreat seats that provide vital cancer support and keep men supported year-round through Waystream Connect. She builds referral pathways, aligns eligibility and safety screens with clinical teams, and provides de-identified post-retreat summaries that enhance care coordination and research storytelling for this nonprofit organization.
Reagen Brown | VP of Healthcare Partnerships
Reagen Brown specializes in strategic partnerships and is a healthcare sales leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth through executive relationship development and go-to-market execution. With proven success in managing complex healthcare partnerships with health systems, behavioral health, and digital health organizations, Reagen is particularly passionate about improving health outcomes. This includes a strong focus on cancer support initiatives through collaborative innovation with nonprofit organizations.
VP of Pastoral Care & Church Partnerships
We are seeking a board member with deep pastoral leadership experience and a strong track record of building healthy, Christ-centered communities. This role will guide the spiritual integrity of the organization and shape our partnerships with churches nationwide. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in pastoral ministry, men’s discipleship, counseling, or spiritual formation, with experience supporting individuals navigating crisis, trauma, or major health challenges. They should be skilled in developing pastoral care systems, training small-group leaders, and cultivating long-term relationships with church leaders and faith-based organizations. The ideal candidate will bring both theological grounding and practical ministry execution, helping Waystream build trusted church partnerships, strengthen the spiritual environment of our retreats, and expand our reach to men seeking authentic community and Christ-centered restoration.
VP of Fundraising & Philanthropy
Waystream is seeking a board member with significant experience in fundraising strategy, major gifts, and philanthropic development to help drive the long-term financial sustainability of the organization. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in nonprofit development, foundation relations, or high-level fundraising, with a proven record of securing major donors, cultivating long-term giving relationships, and building scalable fundraising systems. They should be comfortable engaging high-net-worth individuals, faith-based donors, corporate partners, and grantmaking foundations. This role will shape Waystream’s overall funding strategy, advise on donor communications, support capital campaigns, and strengthen the organization’s philanthropic network. A strong candidate will bring both strategic insight and hands-on fundraising leadership, helping Waystream grow its financial base.
VP of Fieldcraft & Program Development
Waystream is seeking a board member with deep experience in outdoor leadership, experiential program design, and group facilitation to guide the development of our retreat fieldcraft and on-site programming. The ideal candidate has 10–20+ years in outdoor education, wilderness leadership, men’s immersion experiences, or structured retreat program design, with a strong ability to blend practical skills, personal growth, and spiritual formation. They should be comfortable shaping multi-day retreat flow, creating fieldcraft activities that build resilience and brotherhood, and supporting facilitator training and safety protocols. This role will help define the rhythm, structure, and experiential DNA of each retreat, ensuring every element—from workshops to fieldcraft tracks—drives meaningful transformation. A strong candidate will bring creative program vision paired with operational discipline, helping Waystream deliver high-quality, Christ-centered experiences that stay true to our mission and resonate deeply with the men we serve.