Ryan Andrews
About Ryan Andrews
Ryan Andrews is the Head of Public Sector at Virta Health, focusing on reversing Type 2 Diabetes through innovative, individualized approaches.
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Ryan Andrews is the Head of Public Sector at Virta Health. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Long Beach, California, United States.
Current Role at Virta Health
In his role at Virta Health, Ryan Andrews works with federal, state, and local governments, K-12, higher education, quasi-governmental organizations, and public sector pooled groups. His focus is on helping to reverse Type 2 Diabetes by utilizing a highly individualized approach to metabolic health, which includes regulating carbohydrate intake and promoting nutritional ketosis. He leverages technology and artificial intelligence to provide continuous, remote care and personalization of treatment plans, aiming to shift the paradigm from diabetes management to diabetes reversal through innovative approaches.
Previous Experience
Before joining Virta Health, Ryan Andrews served as Vice President, Public Sector at Sharecare from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Senior Consultant- Government and Education at Businessolver from 2017 to 2020. He has also worked at ADP as a Sales Executive from 2014 to 2017 and as a Retirement Services District Manager from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, Ryan was the Owner/Manager of Andrews Water Sports, LLC for ten years, from 2009 to 2019. Early in his career, he served as an Associate Attorney at Cushing & Dolan, P.C. for seven months in 2008 to 2009.
Educational Background
Ryan Andrews has a strong educational background in law and economics. He earned an LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law in 2007. He also holds a Doctor of Law (JD) and a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law, both completed between 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he has a BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of Miami, completed in 2003, and another BA in Economics and Government from Skidmore College, where he studied from 1998 to 2002.
Career Mission
Ryan Andrews is driven by a mission to inspire achievers to make a positive impact. His work in the public sector is aligned with this mission, particularly through his efforts at Virta Health to reverse Type 2 Diabetes using innovative and personalized healthcare approaches.