James T. Ryder

James T. Ryder is a retired NYPD officer and U.S. Marine veteran who created and spent four years supporting a DNA database to assist with identifying missing people, body parts, and property recovered at Ground Zero. He’s been a key member of the FealGood Foundation since 2006, was intimately involved in the creation of the Zadroga Act, and continues to do outreach and education for the World Trade Center Health Program.