Maryland Public Television (MPT) announced the addition of Stephanie Ryan to its Special Events & Community Engagement Department as coordinator of special events. She is a resident of Silver Spring.

In this role, Ryan manages the station’s online auctions, the MPT raffle, and provides support for the station’s special events and fundraising initiatives. Prior to coming to MPT, she spent six years with the City of Rockville, first as a member of its special events team and later as camp and teen program staffer.

Ryan earned a bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University. During her undergraduate studies, Ryan worked as chair and treasurer of the leadership team for the university’s Program Board, an events-oriented position.

About MPT

Launched in 1969 and headquartered in Owings Mills, MD, Maryland Public Television is a nonprofit, state-licensed public television network and member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).  MPT’s six transmitters cover Maryland plus portions of contiguous states and the District of Columbia.  Frequent winner of regional Emmy® awards, MPT creates local, regional, and national television shows.  Beyond broadcast, MPT’s commitment to professional educators, parents, caregivers, and learners of all ages is delivered through year-round instructional events and the super-website Thinkport, which garners in excess of 14 million page views annually.  MPT’s community engagement connects viewers with local resources on significant health, education, and public interest topics through year-round outreach events, viewer forums, program screenings, and phone bank call-in opportunities.