USAC Meet a Member: Chance Ryon
What department do you work in and what is your job title?
Title: Operations Services and Solutions Manager
Team: Center of Expertise: Strategy and Operations Innovation
Dept./Division: The Division of People, Culture and Belonging
How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee?
I have been at Vanderbilt for 5 ½ years! Started in 2019 in Student Affairs on the Student Leadership Development team.
What do you enjoy most about Vanderbilt? (i.e. missions, benefits, views of sustainability, community, etc.)?
My favorite thing about Vanderbilt is certainly the community that you have the opportunity to build and grow. I have met some of my best friends here at Vanderbilt and some incredible colleagues that I hope to stay connected with for a long time!
What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress?
To relieve stress, I love to spend time with my pup, Olive! I also enjoy catching up on reality TV, spending some time cooking a good meal in the kitchen, or staying active by running or doing yoga.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I’ve always wanted to be a pilot! I love flying and spending time in the airport. I hope eventually this is still something I can pick up as a hobby or who knows, maybe a mid-life crisis career change!
If you could visit any country with no budget, where would you visit?
Hmm…Singapore or Australia! And if there is no budget, it will nothing less than First Class and Five Stars!
What has been your favorite vacation you have ever been on?
After finishing graduate school, I took 5-weeks off to travel to Ireland, Italy, and Germany. Just enough time to hit all the hot spots and explore like a local! Certainly would love to go back to any three of those countries.
What skill or talent would you most like to learn?
I wish I could paint! It seems like such a relaxing hobby to get a canvas and some oil colors and just create a beautiful piece of art—however that side of my brain doesn’t work like the other side.
If you had an extra hour each day, how would you spend it?
Well, I would start by requesting that extra hour of the day be during the daytime and not at night! I would spend it doing something for myself (not work related), spending time with friends, finding a new happy hour to try, or take Olive out to the park and play with her doggy friends.