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My mission is to offer education on the latest developments in gaming, social media, and technology
I was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting 2006, I moved to the Lower Mainland to start my finance career. Over the next 17 years, I was involved in the commodities industry, including 14 years at a Wall Street bank. However, after a car accident I was forced to shift my priorities. I discovered a love for psychology and pursued a Master’s of Counselling Psychology (MACP) and am now a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). It is my desire to provide counselling and mental health services for children and adolescents as they navigate the many difficult challenges our youth confront today.
As a father of twins, I am thoroughly involved in the local community. I am currently the PAC President at their elementary school and was formerly a Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver for 5 years. I am a member of the non-profit Moving Forward Family Services that provides low-cost and no cost short-term counselling services to underserviced communities across British Columbia. I believe strongly in advocating on behalf of those who are least listened to. Often, it is our children.
Ryan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in good standing with the BCACC running a Private Practice in Port Moody, BC that serves children & youth.
Recently, Ryan became the Chief Operating Officer of the Teacher App (TAPP) – the first, digital, one-stop-hub, for all community, mental health, and wellness needs curated to educators everywhere.
As a father of twins, Ryan is fully involved in his children’s school community. Ryan is entering his 2nd year as PAC President and 3rd year on the PAC Executive Committee. His experience with parents and educators is invaluable.
Ryan’s love for volunteering really bloomed while being a Big Brother with Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver for over 5 years. Additionally, Ryan served as a speaker for the organization going out into the community sharing the impact Big Brothers can have on the Little Brothers and their families.
Gaming is a broad industry with many nuances, some good and some bad
The quality and content is often more important than just the quantity
Parental controls, age appropriateness, and firm boundaries
The different types, their purposes, and the likely pitfalls