Jesse Ryan

Jesse Ryan is a highly skilled professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in journalism, virtual reality, video production, and global program management.

He holds a Master of Science in Journalism from the University of Southern California, a Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies from Lafayette College, and has undertaken studies in Unity, Maya, 360 video, VR/MR/AR, Motion Capture, Kinect at the Virtual Reality Lab.

Jesse has worked in various prestigious organizations, notably as an independent producer and journalist, Cinematographer/Editor at Off the Map Media, Producer for Video Franchises and Special Projects at Gannett - USA TODAY NETWORK, and Digital Producer for VRtually There at Gannett - USA TODAY NETWORK.

His previous roles include participation in the Emerging Filmmakers Lab at the Smithsonian Institution, managing the Global Scholars Program at The Center for Global Enterprise, and supporting the USAID Global Health Professional and Organizational Development Program at Social Impact.

With a strong foundation in journalism, filmmaking, virtual reality, and global development, Jesse Ryan brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to his professional endeavors.