Ryan Rose serves as a Development Officer for the Georgia 4-H Foundation. Ryan is a lifelong 4-H’er thanks to encouragement from his Grandma, who served as an extension secretary in Boone County, Kentucky. Judging teams and Project Achievement events secured his passion for engaging and fun 4-H programming.

He served five summers in the Georgia 4-H camping program, with two in leadership positions. After graduating from UGA with a degree in Criminal Justice, Ryan worked as a 4-H Military Youth Program Assistant before transitioning to Admissions Counselor at Athens Technical College. Ryan was eventually promoted to Assistant Director for Admissions before transitioning into his role as Development Officer.

Ryan is originally from Augusta, Georgia, but has been living in Athens since 2013. In his free time, Ryan enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and golf.