Ryan J Shank

Ryan J Shank is an experienced professional in digital media and education with a focus on museums and cultural institutions. Currently serving as the Director of Digital Experiences at Conner Prairie since February 2022, Ryan is responsible for developing the Conner Prairie Learning Portal, an online educational ecosystem. Prior experience includes roles as a Video Editor for Smithsonian Enterprises, a Brick Specialist at the LEGO Group, and an Operations Intern at the National Children's Museum. Ryan has also held various internships at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum and The David Owsley Museum of Art, gaining extensive skills in video production and curatorial practices. Academically, Ryan holds a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from The George Washington University and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Telecommunications and History from Ball State University.