Ryan Baldwin

Technology Director

Ryan Baldwin

• Year: Senior
• Hometown: Collegeville, PA
• Major: Computer Science
• Minor: Mathematics
• Why did you want to be a Director?: I wanted to become a THON Director because of my love for the organization and my passion to make a difference. From my first moment as a THON Volunteer as a Dancer Relations Committee Member, to being a Technology Captain last year I have loved every moment. Getting to meet amazing people all coming together to make a difference, and getting to see the impact THON makes on the families motivates me to be as invloved as I can. I want to be a THON Director because I believe in the cause and I know that one day we will dance in celebration!
• What reponsibilities do you have as the [position] Director for THON 2025?: As the Technology Director for THON 2025, my job is to oversee our development teams: Dash, THINK, Special Projects, Systems, and THON.org. Together these teams help develp and maintain THON’s technological infrastructure. While most of the technical work is handled by each team respectively, my responsibilites are to provide guidance, support to each captain and the teams, and help showcase what the Technology committee can do to help other committees and THON as a whole.
• What is your favorite THON memory?: My favorite part of THON every year is the very beginning of THON Weekend when everyone stands and THON Weekend begins. I love seeing united in one goal ready to make a change in the world. There is a lot that happens throughout the entire year at many different events, and seeing this physical representation of everyone united is an amazing and very special moment.
• Favorite Quote: “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Christopher Robin
• What are you involved in outside of THON?: Outside of THON I am also in a Busines Fraternity with Phi Beta Lambda.
• What are your plans for after you graduate from Penn State?: After graduating from Penn State I am hoping land a job working in the software development field.