Ryan has spent his career managing complex public policy issues. He has worked with a broad spectrum of clients, covering the corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Ryan focuses on strategic communication and issue management, ensuring organizations effectively manage how they publicly share their message, engage their audiences, and interact with government. He is a results-oriented consultant who ensures that organizations always clearly and concisely communicate their brand and values.
Before starting GW Group, Ryan was the Associate Director of Public Affairs for Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs, a company focused on using forward-thinking urban design and cutting-edge technology to tackle modern urban challenges. There, he worked with stakeholders, government and media to build support and dispel inaccuracies about a first-of-its-kind project that attracted worldwide attention. Before his time at Sidewalk, Ryan spent four years working at a national issues management and strategic communication firm.
Ryan has also served as a political advisor to federal and provincial elected officials. Ryan holds a B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of Toronto St. George. Ryan serves as a director on the board of Albion Neighbourhood Services, a social services organization based in Rexdale and Jamestown.
