After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2010 at the age of 30, Bryan is committed to advocacy, philanthropy and clinical trial participation to help find a cure for Parkinson’s. Bryan grew up in Eastern Long Island and holds his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Communication Science from the University of Connecticut. Trained as a media researcher, Bryan studies the impact of sexual and violent media on a wide array of age groups. He previously worked as the associate dean in the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. In this position, he oversaw a wide array of student success initiatives including assisting with the creation and launch of the Ithaca College New York City Program. Prior to his position at Ithaca, he worked at Purchase College, SUNY for several years in both teaching and administrative capacities. Additionally, Bryan servers on the Michael J. Fox Foundation Patient Council.