Ryan Deitsch (born November 30, 1999) is an American student activist against gun violence, and a survivor of the Parkland massacre.

[3] After taking a gap year to conduct gun violence prevention activism, he began attending American University in Washington, D.C.[4] Deitsch majored in International Service focusing on U.S. Foreign Policy Toward Latin America and human rights; he graduated December 2022.

[5] Deitsch has criticized the media for sensationalizing shooters, and has encouraged supporters to be a part of protests and marches.

[6] On February 21, 2018 he was a part of a CNN town hall with lawmakers, asking senator Marco Rubio the question, "Why do we have to march ... to save innocent lives?

"[7][8] Deitsch was featured in a Harvard Political Review interview, along with Cameron Kasky, and David Hogg.