Ryan Lemery – College Life Coach

Education: Earned a Bachelor of Arts in History (Hawaii Pacific University, 2018)

Professional Achievements: Graduated Cum Laude from Hawaii Pacific University (2018); served four years honorably in the United States Marine Corps (2012-2016); awarded two meritorious promotions for successful leadership and commitment while serving in the Marine Corps; trained and motivated 20+ active duty military service members as a personal trainer at MCBH Semper Fit (2017).

Favorite Quote: “The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius

Favorite place in Tallahassee: The Leach Center

Favorite aspect of coaching: Helping students realize their own potential and discover a new sense of self identity and worth they never thought possible. Confidence is a mindset that can only be achieved through hard work and taking the occasional leap of faith.

Advice to Students: If you ever hit a fork in the road and don’t know what to do, consider the positives and negatives of each route you can take. And if you come out 50/50 then flip a coin and take that leap of faith with no regrets. College is about new experiences and going out of your comfort zone.