Full Name
Ryan Monahan
Job Title
Executive Director
Company
Merck
Speaker Bio
Ryan Monahan is the co-founder and president of Rylee’s Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research, raising awareness, and improving outcomes for families affected by cancer predisposition syndromes. A five-time cancer survivor himself, Ryan brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, shaped not only by his own journey but also by witnessing his daughter Rylee’s extraordinary courage as she faced three different cancer diagnoses. Drawing on decades of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, he is passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world patient needs. Through Rylee’s Legacy Foundation, Ryan is committed to driving innovation in early detection and treatment, fostering collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and families, and ensuring that no one faces these underserved genetic conditions alone.
