Ryan Van Vugt is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in healthcare administration, e-learning, and organizational development. He recently held the position of Assistant to the Asst VP for Engagement & Ext/Director of Operations & Partnerships at Colorado State University Online, where he was responsible for supporting the director in day-to-day operations, building partnerships, and engaging community members. Ryan also worked as a Content Author for Amplifire (Knowledge Factor), a company that provides adaptive learning solutions to help individuals learn faster and remember longer. Prior to his career at Amplifire, Ryan served as the Executive Assistant and Development Database Administrator at Metro Caring, where he was responsible for supporting the organization's fundraising and donor engagement efforts.

Ryan holds an Associates of Science in Business from Northwest Iowa Community College and a Bachelor's Degree in Health Services Administration from The University of South Dakota. He is passionate about running and living a plant-based lifestyle, and shares his journey on social media with a growing following. Ryan is a self-starter with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, who enjoys working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.