Ryan Smolko

Ryan Smolko is a skilled Braille Technician at the Foundation for Blind Children, responsible for transcribing and producing braille and large print media while managing a digital and physical library. Previously, Ryan served as a Large Print Technician, processing orders for large print and braille transcription. Ryan has diverse experience, including serving as a Digital Archival Intern at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library, a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University, and an Editorial Intern at Texas A&M University Press. Early career roles include cashier at Teaching and Learning Stuff, Admissions Ambassador, and Resident Assistant at Hastings College. Ryan holds a Master of Arts in American History from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Arts in History with a French Minor from Hastings College.