Ryan is the Director of Global Operations for the Climate, Economics, and Finance Program at WRI, where he provides strategic leadership in program operations and financial management. He works closely with Program Directors and project staff in WRI’s Global and Country Offices to ensure successful planning and delivery of impactful, mission-driven projects that adhere to WRI policies and partner requirements.

Prior to joining WRI in 2011, Ryan completed an MA in Islamic Studies (Central Asian Politics) at Columbia University, a BA in History and Classics from Trinity University, and served as Station Manager for the nonprofit Jazz radio station KRTU 91.7 FM in San Antonio, TX.