Biography

Ryan Horio (he/him) is a Japanese, Chinese American first year raised in Orange County, CA, by his father—who is shin-yonsei—and his mother—who is a refugee from Vietnam. Last year, he received dual degrees from UCLA in Asian American Studies and Human Biology and Society as well as a minor in Community Engagement and Social Change. He values genuinity in his relationships and enjoys connecting with communities across shared identities, stories, and experiences. Ryan’s research interests seek to investigate the intersections of substance use disorders, psychological health, and Asian American identity, focusing on the structural determinants of health as well as the systems that perpetuate health inequities for Asian American communities. His other interests lie in mentorship, research scholarship, community-engagement, and activism. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, journaling, writing letters to his friends, running, and watching anime