Ryan Goodenough joined AIER in May 2007 and is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications. He is responsible for the principle strategy behind the direct mail campaign, management of the website, overseeing the public relations campaign, production of AIER's publications, and coordinating any other communications projects at the Institute. Ryan previously worked as AIER's Director of Communications, Internet Project Intern, and Marketing Assistant. He received Bachelor's degrees in Television Radio and Film, Psychology, and Political Science from Syracuse University and his Master's degree in Public Affairs and Policy from Rockefeller College. Ryan currently lives in North Greenbush, New York and originally hails from Bangor, Maine.