Ryan Helen Dorsey

Marketing Manager

Ryan is a seasoned nonprofit marketing and communications professional with over a decade of experience crafting thoughtful, mission-aligned messaging. She joined ActivateWork in March 2025, bringing her storytelling expertise and strategic approach to support the organization’s mission of connecting untapped talent with life-changing career opportunities.

Born and raised in Vermont, Ryan earned her B.A. in Anthropology from Mount Holyoke College and spent 15 years living and working in Massachusetts. In 2024, she followed her dream to relocate to Colorado after a two-month, cross-country road trip with her partner, visiting a dozen different National Parks and Monuments across 15 states. A passionate musician, she has been playing guitar and singing since age 15. She also enjoys exploring the outdoors, experimenting with art forms like macramé and oil painting, and caring for her ever-growing collection of houseplants. Her ultimate goal is to find joy, meaning, and beauty in everyday experiences and people.

At ActivateWork, Ryan is excited to contribute to impactful workforce initiatives by crafting stories that inspire action and create lasting positive change. She looks forward to connecting with the ActivateWork community and bringing fresh, strategic ideas to support the organization’s vision.