“Ryan's innovative and creative spirit is what makes him stand out as an individual,” said Analiese Yu, former talent relations coordinator for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and Paul’s direct supervisor for the internship who has since moved on to Apple TV+. “He consistently shows his reliability and resourcefulness within his internship especially when we need to pivot at a moment's notice. Ryan has shown his excellent work ethic and rockstar attitude over the course of working with him and I will not be surprised when he is running things in the future in this industry.”

• From "Hokie's internship with Emmy Awards show leaves him starstruck", written by Cory Van Dyke

“Being able to watch Ryan grow into his role as director of programming has been a true honor,” said Katelyn Marzo, the 2022 Homecoming Board president. “I have been on the board for almost four years and have a great understanding of all the positions, but Ryan has truly taken his role to a new level. He has reinvented the week of Homecoming and added a level of flair that I believe only he is capable of pulling off.”

• From, "Hokie's internship with Emmy Awards show leaves him starstruck", written by Cory Van Dyke

“Ryan is a very talented, dedicated, and creative individual. Ryan always displays a high level of care, communication, and detail orientation. Ryan consistently uses his positions to create opportunities for students, serve his peers, imagine new ways of doing, and bring new and creative opportunities to Virginia Tech…He is maximizing his creativity and utilizing his talented team to ensure that Homecoming’s programs align with institutional goals and invite Hokies into the celebration.”

~ Gina Tamburro (Associate Director, Student Engagement & Campus Life) - Virginia Tech

“Ryan, showed himself to be a hard-working, passionate, and creative individual who is committed to seeing himself and his team succeed. I continue to hear about what Ryan has accomplished on campus and within the organization. He has become known to administrators on campus as an innovator who is talented in event planning, media creation, and relationship building.”

~ Lamar Walker (Associate Director of Student Involvement) - Duke University

“Ryan has a strong work ethic and an uncanny ability to connect with almost anyone. He is a leader that exemplifies as well as promotes academic excellence while providing service and advocacy within the numerous organizations he represents. Ryan has outstanding leadership qualities, is extremely focused, and excels in anything he does. His presence changes any environment he is in for the better and demonstrates his exceptional character.”

~ Kimberly D. Clark-Shaw, M.Ed (Director of the Black Cultural Center) - Virginia Tech