Education

• MS, Journalism, Department of Journalism, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• BS, Media Studies, Department of Journalism, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Biography

Ryann Monahan serves as the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the world’s first engineering-based college of medicine. Previously, she held the role of Communications Coordinator for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The Grainger College of Engineering where she led research and technology reporting and general communications. Prior she led research communications at Family Resiliency Center, a research institute at UIUC. Monahan is a trained journalist and was previously a broadcast journalist for six years.

Professional Registrations

• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) member with affiliation to the Group on Institutional Advancement (GIA) which comprises alumni relations, communications, development, marketing, and public affairs professionals.

Other Honors

• 40 Under 40 - This award spotlights outstanding young business professionals in recognition of achievement, experience, innovation, leadership, and community involvement. (2018)
• Silver Dollar Award - Marketing and Communications - Issued by The Office of the Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · This award is given to recognize exceptional marketing and communications achievement. (2023)