Ryan York is an accomplished educational leader and technology executive with nearly two decades of experience designing innovative solutions at the intersection of education and technology. Currently, Ryan serves as the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Willow Education, leading the development of cutting-edge, AI-powered platforms tailored to personalize student guidance for college and career readiness.
Ryan's expertise lies in creating impactful products that blend deep educational insights with technical sophistication. He has spearheaded software development projects that have positively impacted over 10,000 students, including a platform that earned the prestigious Sally Ride & Deloitte National Award for Innovation. His entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding and leading The Gathering Place, a successful charter school where he secured multimillion-dollar philanthropic contributions and oversaw the acquisition of a $25 million facility.
Ryan has extensive experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js, Ryan specializes in building scalable platforms that effectively address educational inequities. His passion lies in harnessing intentionally designed technology to transform educational outcomes, bridging gaps in access and equity, and providing meaningful, personalized learning experiences for students and educators alike.More...