National Conference of State Legislatures
Lisa Ryckman began their work experience as a National Writer for The Associated Press in 1987. Lisa covered major breaking stories and produced in-depth series throughout the United States. Lisa also worked as a reporter and editor in Moscow, Seattle, San Francisco, and Indianapolis. From 1996 to 2009, Ryckman worked as an Enterprise Writer for the Rocky Mountain News, covering a wide range of news topics. During this time, they covered significant events such as the Columbine shooting and the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. From 2009 to 2020, Ryckman held various roles at ColoradoBiz Magazine, including Digital Editor and Managing Editor, where they managed all aspects of the magazine's content and design. Currently, since 2021, Ryckman is the Associate Director of Communications at the National Conference of State Legislatures, overseeing the editing and management of digital content and directing the organization's online newsroom.
Lisa Ryckman holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington. Additional certifications include Group Fitness Instructor, Health Coach, Personal Trainer from the American Council on Exercise, and Sh'bam certification from Les Mills.