Ryan graduated with a Master’s degree in Communication, Culture & Technology from Georgetown University, where he focused on the intersection of emerging technology and public policy. While at Georgetown, he was a student analyst at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation working on the Digital Service Network (DSN), an open, collaborative, and nimble network of government leaders who use technology, data, and design to improve and innovate public services.

Prior to graduate school, Ryan worked in the financial services industry for three years. He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The Catholic University of America. In his free time, he is an avid climber, trail runner, and pickleballer.