State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Ryan Hannifin currently serves as the Associate for Academic Quality and Student Protections at the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, a position held since April 2024. Prior to this role, Ryan worked as the Assistant Director of College Counseling at Tandem Friends School, where responsibilities included guiding students and families through the college selection process and developing educational programming. Ryan's experience also includes serving as the Future Center Director for Richmond Public Schools, advising students on their post-secondary education options. Earlier positions at Virginia Commonwealth University involved roles such as Undergraduate Recruitment Manager, Transfer Counselor, and Admissions Counselor, focusing on student recruitment and admissions processes. Ryan holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University.