Ryan Struyk — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Director, AI Innovation at CNN, pioneering the strategic use of AI across editorial and newsgathering operations.
Leverages a decade-long career in political television production, data reporting, and public opinion polling.
Served as Political Reporter-Researcher at ABC News and Legislative Reporter at The Associated Press.
Adjunct Instructor of Communication and English.
Valedictorian of his Class of 2010.

Biography

Ryan Struyk serves as the Director of AI Innovation at CNN, where he is responsible for pioneering the organization's strategic vision to leverage artificial intelligence across its editorial and newsgathering operations. In this role, he integrates his extensive background in political television production, data reporting, and public opinion polling with a forward-looking approach to digital storytelling, technological innovation, and newsroom transformation.