Ryan Dearon ’18

Hi! Thanks for wanting to know more about me. Below are some fun facts about who I am and what I do here at Oberlin.

I’m originally from the amazing land of Chicago, IL. I was a part of the Posse Foundation program and graduated from the double degree program at Oberlin in 2018 with majors in (classical) Voice Performance and English. Oberlin grew on me so much in my time as a student that I’ve found it hard to leave, though I have had my breaks—most recently, I left Oberlin to pursue my master's degree in opera performance, which I obtained in 2023, and decided to return to this quirky, vibrant town. 

Currently, I work in the Conservatory Admissions Office as the senior assistant director. I help in managing/planning our campus visit events, hiring amazing student workers for our office, counseling prospective students, and more (like blogging)! Above all, my favorite part of the job is meeting hopeful Obies throughout the year through high school visits, college fairs, and info sessions.

Outside of admissions, I teach voice lessons, perform in Cleveland with various ensembles such as the Cleveland Chamber Choir, read short stories, watch anime, and am a big Pokémon enthusiast. 

I hope you enjoy reading my blog this year!