Ryan holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology from Brown University, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is a graduate of the NYU Dietetic Internship and completed her clinical training at NYU Langone. Ryan is also an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Additionally, she routinely provides educational talks at local IBD support groups in Manhattan and contributes frequently to various health- and nutrition-focused publications, websites and newsletters.