Ryan supports multiple grants focused on the drug epidemic and gun violence. He plays a pivotal role in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data that informs and supports the work of community partners across public safety, public health, and social service sectors.
Ryan’s work at the Begun Center has included supporting or managing a variety of projects funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Institute of Justice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
Before joining the Begun Center in 2019, Ryan served in the intelligence community, collaborating with federal and local law enforcement to provide intelligence and analytical expertise for narcotics investigations. His experience in intelligence and investigative analysis informs his innovative approaches to current research at the Begun Center.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and his master’s degree in Business Analytics from Ohio University.