• Ph.D., Educational Policy Studies - Georgia State University
• J.D., Law - North Carolina Central University School of Law
• M.A., Conflict Management - University of North Carolina Greensboro
• B.A., Sociology - Oberlin College

Dr. Ryan Maltese is the Associate Vice President for the Office of Student Success and Retention at Morgan State University. In this role, he is dedicated to supporting students from admission through graduation, ensuring continuity across the undergraduate lifecycle to enhance retention and graduation rates. He oversees the Center for Academic Success and Achievement, managing academic advising, orientation, summer/transition programs, and alumni mentoring programs. Additionally, Dr. Maltese serves on multiple committees and manages various grant initiatives within the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success.

Before joining Morgan State University, Dr. Maltese was the primary architect behind the development of Georgia State University’s National Institute for Student Success (NISS). As the Director of Operations and Business Development, he managed client development opportunities, high-touch consulting services, business operations, and a grant portfolio of approximately $35 million. At Georgia State, he also served as a University Innovation Alliance Postdoc Fellow, where he focused on student success programs, College-to-Career initiatives, financial management, and AI-enhanced student support technologies. Furthermore, he held the position of Interim Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs before his tenure at NISS.

Dr. Maltese has over a decade of experience in student affairs at North Carolina A&T State University, where he was the Executive Director for University Events and Student Activities. In this capacity, he oversaw campus programs, student organizations, Greek Life, student government, and leadership development.

A licensed attorney with a background in contracts and business services, Dr. Maltese has been a member of the Georgia Bar for more than 20 years. His diverse academic background and extensive professional experience make him a key figure in enhancing student success and retention at Morgan State University.