In the fourth grade, Ryan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Being told that he had to count carbohydrates and give himself shots on a daily basis was terrifying; he didn’t even know what a carbohydrate was. However, he feels that he was blessed because he had amazing doctors and a supportive family who took their time to help him learn what he would have to do in order to stay healthy. This came with struggles, but he knows that he is a better person because of those struggles and wakes up every day asking himself how he is going to make an impact on the world — just as those individuals made an impact on him.

Today Ryan is a student of Arizona State University and is involved in Devils’ Advocates and the Student Admissions Relations Team, giving tours and hosting events for prospective students.  He also coaches Speech and Debate at Arizona College Prep – Oakland, helping middle schoolers find their voice and learn to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves, while learning teamwork, research, and communication skills.

“In everything I do, I try to make the world a better place, and because of that I am truly proud to be able to say I am a part of the Keystone Law Firm team.  Every day we pour ourselves into helping people make it through some of the most difficult situations they will ever be in, and there is nothing that I would prefer to spend my time doing.”