Maureen Ryan

Maureen Ryan, M.S. has a strong background in strategic communications and public relations. Their most recent position was as the Associate Director of Strategic Communications at The Chronicle of Higher Education, where they oversaw all media relations activities and implemented a comprehensive communications plan to increase the brand's reputation. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Communications Outreach Manager at ICF Next, where they handled outreach planning, media pitching, and crisis communications for various clients including NIH and the Department of Homeland Security. Maureen also has experience in the non-profit sector, having served as the Director of Communications at Catholic Charities of Baltimore, where they led marketing campaigns and managed a team of professionals. Maureen has a strong media relations background, with previous roles at Georgetown University and George Washington University. Overall, Maureen brings a wealth of experience in strategic communications and media relations to their work.

Maureen Ryan, M.S., holds a Master's degree in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Maureen also earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications Media from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from Westmoreland County Community College. In addition to their academic achievements, Maureen holds a National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification from FEMA.