Ryan T. Conway is a seasoned community organizer, farmer, and independent researcher with extensive experience in food systems and policy governance. As a proud citizen of the Shawnee Tribe, Ryan actively engages in tribal life by teaching the Shawnee language and cultivating ceremonial corn, while researching and preserving traditional medicine and foodways. With a rich background spanning academic research, nonprofit leadership, and small-business ownership, Ryan applies a holistic and integrative approach to research design and project execution, fostering innovative and community-centered solutions.
Ryan Conway (Shawnee Tribe)
IIK Research Associate and Shawnee Agriculturalist
