Ryan Powell has been a prosecutor for nearly 20 years. He started his career at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted the case that allowed him to meet and work with Ashley Spence and Jennifer Degner. Ryan now works as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, where he also serves as Senior Litigation Counsel.
Ryan’s career has focused on prosecuting those who commit violent and sexual crimes against women and children. Ryan is regularly recognized for his work with crime victims, and he recently received the Brett Day Legacy Award for the Protection of Vulnerable Victims. Ryan prosecuted the case that is featured in the 2026 Netflix docuseries “Trust Me: The False Prophet.”
Ryan is participating in ISHI 2026 in a personal capacity and not on behalf of the Department of Justice or the United States Attorney’s Office.
