Ryan Collins

Ryan graduated with a BA in Economics and International Affairs, with a concentration in International Development. Prior to graduating from GW, Ryan also studied Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Since graduating, he has worked at Mathematica Policy Research in Washington, DC, where he managed research and evaluation projects for the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the U.S. Department of Education, and other federal agencies. He has interned with several international organizations focused on reducing poverty worldwide, including The United Nations World Food Programme and TechnoServe. Ryan is originally from central Connecticut, but has lived in Washington, DC for six years. He is a regular hiker and skier, and is active in the DC standup comedy scene. Ryan is honored to have the opportunity to help the International Rescue Committee provide vital assistance to refugees living in Kenya.