Ryah Silvernagel is a Training Specialist with 10 years experience in health care, including four years of instruction to medical students. Ryah began her health care career as an EMT and medic in the United States Air Force. She used her leadership skills and medical knowledge on and off the field, as well as taught new Airmen, self-aide and buddy care. After retiring as a Staff Sergeant in 2008, Ryah continued her health care journey by care giving for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia as well as instructing Medical Assisting to students at a nearby technical college. Ryah recently got accepted to the Midwives College of Utah and will be perusing a Masters in Science and Midwifery. She earned her B.A. in Social Science and Humanities at University of Washington. When she’s not busy with homework or family, you can find her running, painting or singing at the local karaoke joint.