Ryder Smith

Ryder Smith is a writer and musician based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, currently studying English Writing and Italian Language at the University of Pittsburgh. Their writing specializes in dialogue and conversationality — the craft of making written language feel alive, natural, and genuinely worth reading. A theater lover with a musician's ear for rhythm and tone, they bring a creative sensibility to everything they write.

At Grantford, Ryder covers financial aid and college planning topics for students navigating the system for the first time.

They are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.