Ryan is a graduate student at the American University School of Public Affairs pursuing his Masters of Public Policy. Stemming from personal interactions with the special education community, Ryan is an advocate for education reform and aspires to work in the education sector. A nomad all his life, Ryan has moved 8 times, but currently calls the Cleveland area home. A life-long outdoorsman, Ryan can be frequently found hiking and spending time in nature. In the remainder of his free time, Ryan is a fan of Boston’s wildly successful sports teams and can be seen sporting a Red Sox cap.

Ryan is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Public Policy Analysis with a specialization in Education Policy.