Ryann Mason, RN: Disability advocate, experienced trauma and postpartum nurse

Ryann Mason (she/her) has more than 14 years nursing experience in emergency medicine, case management and, most recently, postpartum care. Though her first dream was to be a dancer, she had to adjust after being diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Now, Mason is a nationally recognized disability advocate, registered nurse, and sexuality educator. She’s also an adaptive athlete, internationally published model, proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and the reigning Miss Wheelchair Virginia. Mason shares her story through her social media platform, @ChronicallyRy, where she posts about her experiences living with a chronic illness and degenerative disability. Her advocacy work and story as a disabled nurse has been featured in numerous other publications and podcasts.