Ryan Thien

Ryan Thien is a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Raised in a rural Washington farming community and inspired by his mother’s work in the agricultural fields of Arizona, Ryan developed an interest in the intersection of environmentalism, healthcare, and science. Ryan’s experiences serving in the Washington State Senate, consulting with school district equity and inclusion, and volunteering at a rural clinic offer him a unique perspective to analyze the world around us that he hopes to utilize and further develop as a 2021-22 Liverman Scholar. He hopes to one day work in healthcare, communicating with patients and educating community members about the environmental implications of medicine and healthcare.