Stephanie Ryan works as a Principal Cyber Operations Planner for Peraton. In this position, she provides direct support to senior leadership at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), within their Cybersecurity Division (CSD).

Previously, Ms. Ryan worked on various contracts supporting The Department of State. Most recently, she worked as a Senior Staffer directly supporting political appointees in the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Front Office. Prior to this role, she worked as a Program Assistant, assisting in managing the $95M Mexico portfolio for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Western Hemisphere Programs.

Ms. Ryan holds a master’s in public policy from Liberty University, and a bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia with her fiancé and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys all things dog related, and volunteers at the local humane society in Alexandria.