About Ryan

At home in melrose

Ryan is the son of two public school teachers, and he lives their legacy of public service through a career as a nonprofit fundraiser, raising and stewarding millions of dollars to solve our most challenging problems. Ryan is a one of the four City Councilors who serve at-large, and was formerly the Ward 7 City Councilor, chair of the city council’s Legal & Legislative committee, and the Vice Chair of the Melrose Pedestrian and Byclist Committee.

Work Experience:

• Former Merchant Marine Captain (USCG 100 Ton Master, Great Lakes/Inland Waterways),

• Professional nonprofit fundraiser with a career working in community service and advocacy nonprofit organizations, raising tens of millions of dollars to support climate and environment, food pantries, domestic violence shelters, substance abuse recovery and prevention programs, and senior and veterans services.

• Bachelors degree in journalism with a focus on health, science and the environment.

Local Volunteering: Ryan has served on the City Council for the last four years, and is an active member of the Melrose Pedestrian and Bicyclist Committee, a citizen advisory group that makes recommendations to the City of Melrose on policy and practices to promote safe and accessible neighborhood streets. He is the council representative on the Melrose Traffic Commission.

Family Life: Ryan has lived in Melrose for the last 10 years and is married with two children who attend Melrose Public Schools. Like many of us, Ryan and his family love Melrose for its tree-lined streets, parks and public spaces, walkable access to a downtown with great shops and dining, plentiful public transit options, and welcoming sense of community.