My name is Ryan Jackson and I have been serving in the United States Marine Corps for the past 12 years, currently serving as a Critical Skills Operator in North Carolina. Throughout my military career, I have served as an Infantry Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant, Element Leader, and Program Manager, managing multi-million dollar programs and leading over 30 Marines. Outside of my military career, I am a Licensed Foster Parent through Children's Home Society of North Carolina and have been a child advocate for the past 3 years. As well, I am currently enrolled at Penn State University, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies and I am on track to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in December of 2023.