Jesse Ryan

Jesse Ryan is a seasoned product manager currently working at Uplight since August 2022, and has a diverse background in media and program management. Previous roles include field producer, cinematographer, and editor at Off the Map Media, where projects involved collaborations with the World Wildlife Fund. Jesse also contributed as a producer for the Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, focusing on video franchises and special projects, and participated in the Smithsonian Institution's Emerging Filmmakers Lab. As program manager for the Center for Global Enterprise, Jesse developed business learning communities for over 150 universities. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Journalism from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies from Lafayette College, complemented by experience in the Virtual Reality Lab and the International Honors Program.