Ryan Barba

Oakland

Ryan is a journalism student at Laney Community College where he is the current managing editor for the Peralta college district’s publication The Citizen. Born and raised in Oakland, California, Ryan values the diverse culture of his city and has dedicated over 10 years to serving the homeless and less fortunate of his community. His passion to serve others has led to his journalism pursuits. He views journalism as a space for truth and advocacy. Ryan has a background in poetry and screenwriting and enjoys incorporating those writing styles into his work. He has been nicknamed the “Profile Whisperer” in The Citizen newsroom for his art of writing feature stories.