Executive Director

Ryan Grace was born and raised in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He graduated from Myrtle Beach High School in 2003. Ryan continued his education at the University of South Carolina Upstate, where he began his career in youth development at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After a successful 10-year tenure with the Boys & Girls Clubs, Ryan transitioned to work with housing authorities in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina, gaining valuable experience over a decade with these organizations. He later returned to the Boys & Girls Club, this time in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he played a pivotal role in starting a new club with the Wake County Boys & Girls Club. Now, after 20 years away from home, Ryan is thrilled to return to Myrtle Beach to serve the community he loves. Especially meaningful to him is the fact that the club is located on Dunbar Street, where he grew up. His mission is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as responsible, productive, and caring citizens.