Laura Ryan

Laura Ryan is an accomplished communications executive with extensive experience in leadership roles at prominent firms. Currently serving as Executive Vice President at Ruder Finn since January 2018, Ryan previously held key positions such as Principal at LKR Communications, LLC and Managing Director at Cohn & Wolfe, overseeing corporate practices. With a background that includes senior positions at Ketchum, Burson-Marsteller, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, and the American Osteopathic Association, Ryan has developed a robust skill set in corporate communications and media relations. Ryan holds a Master of Science in Communication and Media Studies from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Iowa.