Ryan was born and raised in Redondo Beach, CA. In 2009, Ryan graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in the History of Art. While attending college, Ryan was actively involved in the LBGT community on campus and volunteered at local East Bay schools for professional development and artistic programs. After graduating, Ryan moved to beautiful San Francisco and began a gallery internship at Intersection for the Arts. After six months of critical training in arts administration and curatorial practice, Ryan worked as a program intern at California Lawyers for the Arts. Ryan returned to Intersection for the Arts to assist the organization in its bold move to the 5M Project, a creative downtown development designed to catalyze the innovate ideas that build our economy and community. In August 2011, Ryan was brought on as the Membership & Grants Manager at Intersection. He is passionate about creating sustainable models for arts organizations and ensuring the longevity of California’s rich cultural fabric. When he is not working, you’ll probably see him perusing exhibits or enjoying the food and wine of the Bay Area. Ryan is thrilled to be joining the Emerging Arts Professionals Fellowship and looks forward to this transformational experience!