Laura Crawford has been appointed as the new Manager of Entertainment Relations and Engagement at the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF), based in Nashville.
In her new role, Crawford will manage talent bookings for Seacrest Studios across 14 hospital partners. She will also oversee the Industry Advisory Committee and the Celebrity Ambassador program. Crawford will act as the main contact between RSF and the entertainment industry, contributing to the foundation’s fundraising efforts, special events, and digital campaigns.
Crawford previously served as Director of Sponsorships at MusiCares, where she managed brand partnerships for major events such as the Person of the Year gala and programs like “Humans of Hip Hop” and “The Day That Music Cares.” Before MusiCares, Crawford worked for over ten years in the Membership & Industry Relations department at the Recording Academy. She also has experience as a publicist with Provident Label Group/Sony Music Entertainment and Wortman Works Media & Marketing.
Crawford holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Tennessee, with a focus on Journalism & Electronic Media.
“I am honored to join the Ryan Seacrest Foundation and have long admired its work,” said Crawford. “I look forward to engaging with talent across various fields and creating positive experiences for patients and their families. I am excited to contribute to the foundation’s mission and collaborate with the entertainment industry to benefit our 14 Seacrest Studios locations and the foundation as a whole.”
The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring pediatric patients through entertainment and education. Its main initiative is to establish Seacrest Studios—broadcast media centers within pediatric hospitals that allow patients to explore radio, television, and new media. Founded in 2009, RSF operates Seacrest Studios in hospitals across Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Memphis, Nashville, Orange County, Orlando, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Queens, and Salt Lake City.
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