Ryan Zieman

Ryan Zieman is a proud Driehaus College of Business alumnus who brings his professional journey full circle as an Adjunct Professor at DePaul. With over a decade of experience leading social media strategy for Fortune 500 brands—including McDonald’s, Motorola Solutions, and Baxter International—Ryan translates high-level corporate expertise into actionable insights for the next generation of marketing leaders.

For the past five years, he has specialized in the healthcare sector, leveraging a global perspective gained as an expat in Spain. Whether in the classroom or the boardroom, Ryan’s mission is to humanize brands and tell stories that resonate, viewing social media not just as a platform, but as a powerful tool for connection and community building.