Ryan grew up in South Florida participating in environmental and conservation programs throughout his childhood. This exposure taught him the importance of getting communities involved and providing youths with the option of getting these experiences hands-on early in life. By providing people with environmental education and emphasizing the importance of it, Ryan believes that we can help promote and create a healthy, more sustainable planet for us all to live on.

Ryan has a varied work history, from logistics for events to natural disaster relief, leading to him becoming very adaptable and patient. Learning new skills, communicating and interacting with new and interesting people, and passing on the knowledge he learns are all things that motivate Ryan. He hopes to pass down the information that he has learned to the younger generations, and motivate them to seek out knowledge on their own.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys taking care of plants and his flock of chickens. He takes advantage of Florida's mild climate to grow tropical fruit trees from all across the world, as well as beautiful native plants for butterflies and bees to enjoy. He one day hopes to share a wide variety of fruit to others and show the community the importance of sustainable farming.