A 2015 graduate from Bates College, Ryan majored in Neuroscience, was a member of the Residence Life staff, and was a member of the rugby and rowing teams. Before coming to Maxwell, he spent time working as a clinical researcher for a respiratory startup, and worked on a Christmas tree farm through high school before that.

Ryan grew up in Canton, and decided at a very early age that he wanted to live in New England, specifically Boston. Some of his main interests include spending time with friends, sports, music, and exploring new things and places.