Hello, my name is Ryan. I am a kind, curious, compassionate, energetic person who loves God, family, animals, and our planet. I also enjoy technology, geography, journalism, and all things weather, meteorology, and environment-related. I grew up in a low-income household with loving parents who taught me the importance of advocacy, resilience, and self-worth from a young age. Our entire family is neurodivergent. Since I was diagnosed with autism at age two, these skills were essential for me since I was on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for 13 years. Throughout middle school and high school, I challenged myself academically with rigorous courses. I had a 3.95 GPA in my junior year and a 3.95 GPA (unweighted) in my senior year. I also passed 4 AP Exams. I challenged myself socially by being the anchor and forecaster of our school's video news in the first semester. This semester, I was promoted to executive producer due to strong creativity and teamwork. I have volunteered for nine years with Autism Empowerment at special events, as a peer mentor, and as a founding member of the Autism Serves Kids Care Club. This empowering program teaches civic engagement, inclusion, and leadership skills to neurodivergent youth and families through volunteer projects that strengthen our community. I look forward to being the first in my family to graduate college. I promise to use any scholarships wisely, using my college education to strengthen my ability to serve and make this world a better place for all my neighbors. Thank you.

• Summer Intern. I worked as an intern for ESD-U’s program providing alternative routes to teacher certification in the special education field. My primary role was to proctor Zoom classes for candidates and assist with technical support.

  Education · ESD 112

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

• Currently on Film Crew for an indie film being produced through Autism Empowerment and Second Player Scenes. Also Executive Producer of my high school video news.

  Autism Empowerment, School · Visual Arts

  2023 – Present

  Productions:

  Yes

• Ambassador, Mentor, Leader, Film Crew, Tech Support, Founding Member of Autism Serves Kids Care Club Volunteerism Program

  Volunteering · Autism Empowerment

  2015 – Present

  Mission:

  Ambassador for Autism Acceptance, Advisor to Board, Mentor, Volunteer