Ryan Orcutt

Activist, Christian, Concerned citizen, Connector, Educator/Teacher, Event planner, Gay, Global soul, Philanthropist, Policy maker, Single, Social entrepreneur, World traveler

Ryan Orcutt is the current Director of Student Engagement and Global Leaders at Missouri Southern State University. He holds master's degrees from Korea University and Southern New Hampshire University in International Development and Cooperation and Educational Leadership. Ryan is an advocate for community and campus engagement. He has served on his local city council, chaired his community's downtown redevelopment authority, and served on numerous non-for-profit boards. He has participated in his states' Leadership Arts Council and served as a presenter and moderator at national conferences including the National Symposium of Student Retention and Annual Tar Creek National Conference held in his community.

The importance of knowing one’s potential, the power of one, and how to approach a problem in a balanced and systematic way. Striving to train an aid others to attain their highest objectives.

Diveristy, Event Planner, Higher Education, Leadership, Motivation, Multicultural Studies, Organizer, Personal development, Teambuilding

I've been a member of the TED audience community for over 10 years. Much of the TED content I used in courses I taught related to individual development and metacognitive understanding. It was not until this year that I have had the opportunity to apply for a TEDx license and serve as the chair for planning/hosting TEDxMSSU in Joplin, Mo.