Ryan Polhemus

Ryan Polhemus is an experienced freelance writer with a diverse background in food, travel, and local journalism. Currently working as a freelance writer for The Manual since January 2021, Ryan has previously contributed to BostonChefs.com as a contributing writer and copywriter from May 2017 to March 2020. Ryan's writing portfolio includes original articles for SELECT: Your City’s Secrets Unlocked™ and serving as a contributing editor for The Fenway News from December 2016 to June 2018. Early career experiences include an internship at Ouestaf News in Dakar, Senegal, and serving as an ESL teacher at ELF English School in Hangzhou, where Ryan was responsible for coursework design and teacher training. Ryan holds a degree from Boston University.