Danica Ryan

Danica Ryan brings her expertise as a Career Development Specialist to the College of Creative Arts and Media by helping students with career readiness. In this position she coaches students in career decision-making, experiential learning, full time professional positions and internship opportunity job search, graduate/professional school applications, and career planning. She strives to build a strong rapport with students, instilling the importance of career planning early in their academic career, and beyond. Danica meets with students through group settings, individual appointments, and drop-in hours for reviews of resumes, cover letters, professional documents, and interview techniques.

Danica Ryan joined WVU in January of 2019 as a Career Development Specialist (CDS) in the WVU Career Services office. Previously, as a Graduate Assistant for Career Services and in the CDS role, helped students prepare for their careers beyond college through individual training sessions, workshops and presentations.

In 2021, Danica was a recipient of a WVU Values Coin from the College of Creative Arts in the areas of Curiosity and Service. In May of 2024 she was honored with the “Accessibility Advocate Award” for her partnership with the Office of Accessibility Services in creating an employer panel titled “Demystifying Disability.” Danica has a Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Communication Studies from WVU. She is a National Certified Counselor and has a WV state license for School Counseling.

Danica previously worked in public education as a school counselor for more than 7 years, working at all grade levels from Pre-K to 12th grade before coming to WVU. Her experience includes public speaking, supervision of student counselors from WVU, curriculum development and implementation, team building, and school-wide program development for student achievement. One of her favorite events as a school counselor was a career day collaboration and research opportunity for students.

Schedule

• Monday: 4107 Creative Arts Center
• Tuesday: 108B Martin Hall
• Wednesday: Walk-In Wednesday! (9-11 a.m. at 4107 Creative Arts; 2-4 p.m. at 108B Martin Hall)
• Thursday: 4107 Creative Arts Center
• Friday: Remote