Ryan Jancik

Civic & Public Advocacy (Since 1998)

Public advocacy dating back to 1998 (with the Center for Victims of Professional Abuse) dedicated to the vulnerable, community safety, and holding healthcare institutions and government entities accountable to the law.

Ryan Jancik
Dual Background Computer Science & Systems

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Mission & Public Record

The Advocate

I have dedicated my efforts since 1998 (beginning with the Center for Victims of Professional Abuse) to advocating for the vulnerable, for public safety, and for holding professionals and healthcare institutions accountable to the law.

A core component of my work is active civic engagement. Driving meaningful change requires participation in the political process, from rigorous policy analysis and public records requests to community organizing and grassroots mobilization.

"Technology gives us the tools, political engagement gives us a voice, and advocacy gives us the purpose."
Action & Outcomes

A Record of Advocacy & Service

Hospital Accountability & Patient Safety

  • Federal Investigations & Regulatory Change

    I have initiated major federal investigations into systemic failures at medical facilities. Only about 4% of all complaints lead to an on-site federal investigation.

    • Buffalo Hospital (2026): Initiated a formal on-site CMS investigation regarding allegations of medical record fabrication and patient safety violations. The situation was serious enough for CMS to authorize a priority on-site investigation. (Ongoing)
    • Fairview Riverside (2016): My investigation into patient safety failures resulted in an "Immediate Jeopardy" (IJ) declaration—the most severe citation issued by CMS.
  • Legal & Fiduciary Trust

    Demonstrating high levels of public and private trust, I have served as a court-assigned guardian, a trustee, and a Durable Health Care Power of Attorney (DHCPOA) for seven people.

Community Safety & Public Advocacy

  • Emergency Community Mobilization

    Organized a critical public safety meeting with just four days' notice after a crime surge in a neighborhood park. The meeting drew approximately 110 attendees and served as a catalyst for cooperation between residents and leadership. By engaging the Mayor, City Council members, department heads from multiple city divisions, and a Hennepin County Commissioner alongside community leaders and regional news media, we secured almost immediate corrective action—yielding a resolution that has effectively maintained community safety for over four years.

  • Crisis Response & Policy Reform

    Following a critical incident near a local high school involving a direct threat to campus safety during active student programming, I worked with the police chief and city leadership to reevaluate safety protocols, leading to improved city-wide security standards.

  • Organizer, Brooklyn Park Crime Prevention (16+ years)

    Grew resident involvement in my district from 15% to 85%. My neighborhood communication model was adopted by the city as the standard for crime prevention alerts.

    "You and Brian built the model for the rest of the city. Your own neighborhood alerts beat the city’s [information distribution] by days…"

    — Michael Sable, Former Assistant City Manager

Volunteer Advocacy & Medical Support

  • Center for Victims of Professional Abuse (CVPA) — 1998

    Beginning in 1998, served as part of a three-person team under the CVPA that investigated and exposed the illegal withholding of child support payments from over 13,000 children, gaining federal recognition for the effort.

  • Medical Group Moderator (4+ Years)

    Moderated a private international endocrinology and global health support group of 5,000+ members. In this role, I focused on creating a safe, professional environment where top medical specialists felt secure to contribute to research-driven discussions.

Civic & Global Engagement

  • Director of Data

    Currently serving as Director of Data for Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley's campaign. Previously provided critical data analysis for her historic MN House campaign.

  • Global Storytelling & Humanity

    Volunteered with Cultural Jambalaya, an Emmy® Award-winning nonprofit that has produced educational resources seen by hundreds of thousands of students globally since 2005. By celebrating our shared humanity through photography and storytelling, the organization broadens world views and promotes respect and understanding for all people.

Recognition

Honors & Awards

"Crime Watch of the Year" Award (Received Twice), City of Brooklyn Park
Press & Broadcast

In the News

Ryan Jancik with Dr. Fred Matiang'i
August 6, 2025

Meeting with Kenyan Presidential Candidate Dr. Fred Matiang'i

Featured on Emesa FM after meeting with Kenyan Presidential Candidate Dr. Fred Matiang'i to discuss international and community topics.

TV / Digital News
CCX MEDIA
Northwest Suburbs TV
October 14, 2020

Move to relax Brooklyn Park's trash can storage standards results in 3-3 vote

CCX Media: Featured in coverage regarding city council decisions on residential property standards and community feedback.

CCX Media story screenshot
August 14, 2018

Brooklyn Park Considers Changing Solicitor Ordinance

CCX Media: Quoted regarding long-standing civic advocacy to improve public safety and resident awareness.

Major Daily
STAR TRIBUNE
Minneapolis, MN
August 10, 2018

Brooklyn Park looks to tighten rules for door-to-door sales

Star Tribune: Featured for spearheading a community-driven effort to reform the city's solicitor ordinance and safeguard neighborhoods.

Ryan Jancik interviewed on KSTP-TV
May 3, 2017

Interview on Patient Advocacy

KSTP-TV (5 Eyewitness News): Broadcast interview regarding patient safety investigations and holding regional healthcare institutions accountable.

University Press
MINNESOTA DAILY
Univ. of Minnesota
February 1, 2017

Fairview Security Investigation

The Minnesota Daily: Commentary and public records investigation on federal citations issued to Fairview Hospital for security and patient safety lapses.

Front Page / Metro
STAR TRIBUNE
Minneapolis, MN
January 26, 2017

Medicare disciplines Fairview over patient runaway

Star Tribune: Featured as the patient advocate who initiated the regulatory review that led to federal regulators disciplining Fairview health system.

Community Feature
STAR TRIBUNE
Minneapolis, MN
June 24, 2014

In Brooklyn Park, neighborhoods take shape and get names

Star Tribune: Featured for civic efforts to cultivate neighborhood identity and community cohesion by organizing and naming official neighborhoods in Brooklyn Park.

Systems & Architecture

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