Ryan returns to Ohio Wesleyan after serving one season as assistant coach at Earlham College. She was responsible for recruiting and planning and running practices as Earlham was preparing for its return to intercollegiate competition.

She is a 2016 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan, where she was a 4-year letterwinner on the Battling Bishop women's lacrosse team. During her Bishop playing career, she led the team in assists for 3 consecutive seasons and twice served as team captain. She majored in history at Ohio Wesleyan and is pursuing her master's degree in special education.

Ryan is a native of Upper Arlington, Ohio.