Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international security and defense, currently working as a Strategic Consultant and Senior Consultant while serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at Mount Aloysius College. Ryan's distinguished career includes a 25-year tenure in the U.S. Air Force, where they retired as a Colonel, followed by roles in the Senior Executive Service of the Department of Defense, including Director for European Security at the U.S. Mission to NATO. With advanced education from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Master's in International Relations from Troy State University, Ryan remains committed to contributing to vital defense initiatives and educational efforts across Europe and the U.S.