Ryder Fox
Bio
Ryder Fox (they/them) is the President and Founder of THRIVE Lifeline and Founder and CEO of Stronger U. They are a nonbinary, queer, and neurodivergent person living with chronic physical and mental health conditions, including cPTSD and dissociation. They have worked professionally with vulnerable populations for 27 years and are passionate about improved non-carceral support practices that humanize multiply marginalized people. THRIVE Lifeline is a fully-volunteer run 501(c)(3), providing crisis support by and for people with marginalized identities. We specialize in cross-identity and trauma-informed support. THRIVE provides holistic and humanizing support to systems who are navigating trauma, questioning identity or dissociative experiences, suicide and self harm, communication challenges, and more. THRIVE partners with Stronger U for donated support services, resources, and education. Stronger U additionally supports THRIVE’s efforts through a variety of paid services.