Vestry Nominee: Jaclyn Ryan
Jaclyn and her husband, Vlad, and their three children moved to Lloyd Harbor in 2021 and began attending St. John’s that same year. Jaclyn is the Head of US Strategy for MetLife, where she is responsible for launching new businesses and transforming existing. Prior to MetLife, Jaclyn held leadership roles across American Express, spanning traditional payments within the commercial business to an innovative start-up focused on digital payments. Before entering the corporate world, Jaclyn was a management consultant, focused on financial services, working across the US and in Europe.
Jaclyn has a dual MBA in International Business from ENPC in Paris, France and Temple University, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania. She is actively involved in alumni and women’s organizations. Jaclyn enjoys sailing and rowing, which she recently returned to after many years away from the sport.
Jaclyn and the children, Dylan (11), Luka (9), and Madelyn (7) regularly attend the 10am service and events throughout the year. From their first experience at St. John’s, they have felt extremely welcomed. Jaclyn was honored to be considered for the vestry and looks forward to increased opportunities to connect with the St. John’s community. Jaclyn enjoys being a Lector on Sunday mornings, hosting Breakfast Club with the children, and more recently participating in Caring Connection.