Originally from West Chester, Pennsylvania, Ryan graduated from the University of Virginia in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Public Policy and Leadership. During his time in college, Ryan also served as a resident advisor and as a vice president of the student government, where he worked to advocate for students and support student groups by connecting them with both financial and non-financial resources. As a client advocate, Ryan is excited to apply the knowledge and skills he has developed throughout his experiences to humanize and empower his clients while contributing to the broader fight against systems of marginalization.