Reagan Lynch is a grant professional with over 15 years of experience in fundraising, public policy, and broadband connectivity. He is recognized for his expertise in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, federal Uniform Guidance, and the System for Award Management, making him a trusted authority in these critical areas.
Reagan’s work extends beyond grants to promoting digital accessibility. He contributed to the development of the Texas Web Accessibility Guidelines, ensuring that state websites meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities. His commitment to this cause is reflective of his own lived experience as a Blind individual, making him a passionate advocate for inclusive digital spaces.
Throughout his career, Reagan has held pivotal roles in Texas, including:
Service on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel and the Youth Advisory Committee at the National Council on Disability, representing Texas.
Founder of a nonprofit organization serving parents of children with disabilities.
Establishment of two grant offices—one at a Texas private college and another at a Texas rural public school district.
Reagan has successfully secured over $100 million in federal and state grant funding, while managing an additional $500 million plus in funding allocations. His work has had a significant impact on educational equity and rural community development.
Currently, Reagan serves as a Grants Policy Manager for Witt O’Brien’s, where he advises on critical funding initiatives. He also chairs the board of the Grant Professionals Foundation, a testament to his dedication to advancing the grants profession. Reagan holds active memberships in the Grant Professionals Association and the National Grants Management Association, where he continues to uphold professional excellence.
Reagan is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Sul Ross State University, with a research focus on broadband connectivity and its impact on rural schools. His ongoing project, titled From Gaps to Connectivity: How Rural Schools Can Help Bridge the Digital Divide, exemplifies his passion for using data-driven solutions to address disparities in underserved communities.
Reagan resides in Gainesville, Texas, with his wife, Alicia, and daughter, Aryanna. His personal and professional journeys are rooted in his commitment to rural communities, digital access, and public service.