Ryan Bortnyk

Ryan Bortnyk is an experienced professional with a diverse work history. Ryan has worked in various roles and positions in the US Army, including Battalion Commander, Group Operations Officer, Battalion Executive Officer, and Company Commander. In these roles, they were responsible for leading and coordinating military operations, providing support to special operations forces, and managing personnel and resources. Ryan also has experience in the public and nonprofit sectors, having served as a Chief Operations Officer at Jewish Family Services. Additionally, Ryan has pursued further education, including an MBA program at Penn State, and has been a graduate student at the Naval Postgraduate School.

Ryan Bortnyk has a Master of Science (M.S.) in Defense Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, which they obtained between 2011 and 2012. Ryan also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in American History (United States) from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, acquired from 1996 to 2000. Presently, Ryan is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Penn State University, with an expected completion date unknown. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications such as Talent and Diversity Leadership and Project Management from Penn State University, with an expected year of completion in 2023. Ryan also possesses certifications in topics like Body Language and Women at Work, Fighting Gender Bias at Work, Operational Excellence Foundations, and a Top Secret - SCI Security Clearance from the United States Department of Defense, obtained in June 2020.