Ryan K. Sallans, MA is a speaker and author who specializes in human health behaviors, and has expertise in human sexuality and self recovery. Ryan is known around the world as an inspirational storyteller and health educator through his speaking, writing and social media blogging. Ryan has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles, over 74 variations of CME-based e-learning courses, and several books. Including Second Son: Transitioning Toward My Destiny, Love and Life (Scout Publishing, 2013), Transforming Manhood: A trans mans quest to build bridges and knock down walls (Scout Publishing, 2019), and Finding Me: A Journey to Self-Discovery (Forthcoming). Ryan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English and anthropology, Master of Arts in English, and a Master of Arts in educational psychology - where he specialized in public health through studying human health behaviors and wellness programming.

Ryan Sallans

2018 Year In Review

In 2005, I stepped out into the professional world with two masters’ degrees and the desire to work in health care and public speaking. I was fortunate to be hired as a health educator with Planned Parenthood where I spent the next six and a half years fine-tuning my skills, approach and knowledge. At the…

University Programs

Keynote LGBT college speaker at Massasoit Community College in Brockton, MA. Keynote LGBT college speaker at the University of Rhode Island. Keynote LGBT College Speaker for Midwest Association of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) 2015 at the University of Missouri on October 31st, 2015. Keynote LGBT College Speaker for LGBTQ History Month at Colorado…