Student Spotlight: Rhyan Allen
Rhyan Allen is a Montgomery County Ohio College Promise Scholar. Ryan graduated from Trotwood-Madison High School in 2020. She then graduated from Wright State University in 2024, where she majored in Organizational Leadership.
As part of her participation in the program, Rhyan met weekly with her mentor, Janice Allen, the Treasurer of Trotwood-Madison City Schools. She said, “The mentorship I received taught me the importance of trial and error, and it instilled in me the confidence to pursue my dreams, knowing that I had the skills and resilience to overcome obstacles.”
Rhyan currently works as the Family Resource Coordinator at Fairview Elementary School for Omega Community Development Corporation, an organization in Dayton committed to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through cradle-to-career place-based services. In this role, she provides resources and support to students, serving as a liaison between students’ families, the school, and the community.
Rhyan shared that she is passionate about giving back and working to support those around her. She always had a strong desire to help others, and she feels fortunate to be able to live out that dream. Thank you for helping her meet her goals.