Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is an accomplished creative professional with extensive experience in directing and producing across various mediums. Currently serving as the Director of Creative at Persefoni since December 2021, Ryan leads the AESOP team in impactful storytelling related to climate change. Prior to this role, Ryan was the Creative Director at Alphaforms, where key projects included collaborations with notable brands such as the Embassy of Japan and Kannaswiss. As co-founder and Creative Director of Wandering Hat, Ryan produced emotionally-driven branded content, notably contributing to sweetgreen’s video storytelling. Earlier experiences include consulting for airports at AirProjects, hosting a college radio show at The Catholic University of America, and internships with the Peace Corps and Houses of the Oireachtas. Ryan holds a Bachelor's degree in History and Philosophy from The Catholic University of America.