The College of Social Science Career Services Office and the Department of Political Science are partnering to bring a Careers in Political Science event to campus. This event will focus on career options available in political science outside of law-focused careers. Our speakers will feature Ryan Irvin, who is the President of Change Media Group, and Nyjai Black, Account Strategist at the Change Media Group. Ryan has been involved in national political campaigns, created communication and strategies for national politicians and organizations, is connected with the city, state and federal government and is also really connected to leaders and policymakers in Washington, DC. Ryan is also an alum of MSU. Ryan was featured in a NY Times article for his targeting expertise.  His organization Change Media Group was identified as one of the top 10 fastest growing organizations in Michigan, and among top 500 in the US in 2019.

Nyjai was born and raised in Detroit, MI. She received her bachelor’s degree in Public Policy with a minor in City Development from Michigan State University in 2020. While at MSU Nyjai studied abroad in Australia and New Zealand. She was guest speaker/panelist for MSU political-science classes informing students about civic engagement. Nyjai is the former Communications Director/Finance Operations-Manager for Duggan for Detroit. After Mayor Duggan was elected to his third term as mayor, Nyjai went to become the Network Engagement Manager for the Michigan After-School Partnership. She loved the nonprofit sector, but politics flows in and through Nyjai’s bloodstream. She has a true passion for her hometown Detroit and genuinely loves to help and be of service to people.