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Ryan Shucard

Building upon more than eight years of experience in the public relations and communications fields, Ryan Shucard currently serves as the Vice President of Media Relations at SevenTwenty Strategies. His responsibilities at the Washington, DC-based pubic relations firm include overseeing the development and implementation of strategic media campaigns, as well as the generation of earned media, unique content, press releases and cable news engagements.

While pursuing his professional endeavors, Ryan Shucard draws upon an extensive network of journalists and media leaders. He is also a member of the Public Relations Society of America and currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Bearings North Condo Association. 


Ryan Shucard resides within the Washington metropolitan area in the city of Alexandria, Virginia. When he isn’t working, he enjoys traveling the country, collecting destination magnets as souvenirs along the way. When at home, Mr. Shucard enjoys cooking, writing, playing chess, and getting outside to hike and mountain bike.


Experience

Nov 1, 2016 - Present

Vice President of Media Relations

SevenTwenty Strategies

Direct and manage all strategic media initiatives, content development, and media outreach for clients. record-breaking year of earned media hits for our clients

Jul 1, 2016 - Nov 1, 2016

Communications Director

Republican National Committee

Spokesman for RNC's 2016 election efforts in the battleground state of Ohio. Responsible for directing positive media and communications efforts on behalf of all Republican candidates on the ballot. 

Education

Aug 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011

BA

University of Northern Colorado

Political Science: International Relations

Elected by student body as a senator to serve on UNC's Student Senate for two consecutive terms; also founded a new chapter of the UNC College Republicans - served as president in 2010 and treasurer 2011); was also invited to speak at the university's 2010 Constitution Day event 

8/2006 - 5/2011 

BA

University of Northern Colorado

Public Relations, Journalism 

Journalism

President of the Student Public Relations Network (SPRN); Founding member of Bear Public Relations (PR)