Megan Ryan was born and raised in Covington, KY and has recently joined the City of Covington as a Regulatory Services Intern. She is currently an MS in Applied Economics candidate at the University of Cincinnati and a Graduate Research Assistant for the Economics Center. With a B.A. in English and a Master of Arts in Teaching, she brings an interdisciplinary perspective to her interest in economic development and public policy.
As a first-generation college graduate from a lower-income background, Megan’s experiences overcoming childhood adversity, including housing and financial insecurity, have shaped her commitment to economic mobility and poverty alleviation. She is particularly interested in developing evidence-based policy solutions that support families, improve economic opportunity, and expand access to resources for underserved communities. Her interests lie at the intersection of economic development, family welfare, and public policy.
Megan previously served as a Legislative Intern for the U.S. House of Representatives and as a Running Start Congressional Fellow. Her experience includes legislative research, international development, and education, with an emphasis on community programming and policy initiatives that address systemic challenges. She hopes to build a career advancing economic and social mobility through research, public policy, and development.
