Staff Profile

Renee Ryan
Principal Faculty
Myers-Lawson School of Construction
Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Administration
Department of Building Construction
430 Bishop-Favrao Hall
1345 Perry St
Blacksburg
24061
VA
540-808-5908
renee.ryan@vt.edu
Renée Ryan is Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Administration in the Department of Building Construction within the Myers Lawson School of Construction. In this position, she administers the recruitment, retention, and curricular initiatives of students within the department. She additionally supports the department through teaching (such as First Year Experience and Building Effective Construction Teams) and curricular design including organizing and conducting educational modules for non-technical skills, teamwork, public speaking, leadership, writing, and critical thinking related to construction management. She additionally supports the department and school with development of graduate curriculum. Renée holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing and Literature from Hollins University and an undergraduate degree in Education. She has been involved in all levels of education from kindergarten to university. She is passionate about lifelong learning, diversity, and student development.