Ryan T. Higgins

Ryan T. Higgins is a seasoned professional in corporate social responsibility and educational program management. Currently a Senior Manager at Verizon since June 2021, Ryan oversees the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools initiative. Prior experience includes managing data analytics and evaluation at The National Math and Science Initiative, where Ryan successfully led longitudinal studies to assess program impacts and improved data visualization strategies. Previous roles at the NYC Department of Education involved overseeing academic policy audits and facilitating targeted interventions for public high schools. With early career experience as a mathematics teacher and extensive involvement in educational programs, Ryan holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy Analysis from the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University.