Trina Ryan
School
Northwestern University, Rollins College
Expertise
Human Interest, Health & Wellness, Arts & Culture
- Trina has worked as a freelance writer and editor since 2016.
- She has written for various print and media outlets, including The New York Times Magazine, Medill Explores, ONYX Magazine, IDEAS For Us, and more.
- She works full-time as a grant writer, and has helped organizations secure millions in funding for a variety of public services, such as providing guide dogs to people with vision loss, social services to underserved students, and arts education accessibility to low-income communities.
Experience
After earning a master's in journalism from Northwestern University in 2019, Trina has used her skills as a journalist to write grants for causes she believes in. When she's not helping local nonprofits advance their mission, she moonlights as a freelance journalist. There's no particular writing genre she sticks to; she'll cover anything that has a good story. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading the latest beauty hacks, and binge-watching YouTube.
Education
Trina has a B.A. in English from Rollins College and an M.S. in journalism from Northwestern University.
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Stories By Trina Ryan
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Wondering if you should wear your little black dress or opt for something more casual on your next date? Here are the items women wear that men love the most.
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Find out what makes Q-tips so controversial, why you should avoid putting them in your ears, and how to remove excess earwax the right way.
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Considering adding a facial oil to your skincare routine, but overwhelmed by the options? Here are our top picks -- and there's something for every skin type!
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America Ferrera has come a long way. Since her breakout role in "Ugly Betty," she's paved a successful career as a confident actress, producer, and activist.
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Liv Tyler took Hollywood by storm after her 1994 co-starring role in Aerosmith's "Crazy" video. Here's the stunning transformation of Steven Tyler's daughter.
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Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria has not had an easy life. In fact, she's had to overcome many struggles. This is Princess Victoria's stunning transformation.
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Pippa Middleton is no stranger to bold fashion. From see-through dresses to outfits that had us seeing double, here are her most shocking looks.
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The Hallmark Channel is known for its feel-good movies and its casts of familiar faces. Here are some of the Hollywood stars that joined its ranks.