Andrew Jens Bryan

A warrior in every sense, Andy’s resilience shone brightest over the past four and a half years as he overcame health obstacles with courage, determination, and grace. He pursued his dreams with relentless passion as a student at Bellevue College where he excelled in his studies and graduated with many honors. Driven by his love for sports and his dream of working with a major league team, Andy then transferred to the University of Washington where he embarked on a three-year master’s program in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership.

Andy’s spirit was magnetic. He filled every room with warmth, laughter, and his signature quirky humor. Andy had a deep love for learning, from memorizing the names of all U.S. presidents at age two to studying history and geopolitics as an adult. He was a voracious reader, deeply spiritual, skeptical of world power dynamics and political institutions, and a champion for those in need. He was drawn to the aesthetic, had a keen eye for artistic beauty, and moved through life with strength and elegance. Andy’s kindness knew no limits—he gave whatever he had, believing that small acts of generosity could change the world.

Andy loved deeply, and we deeply loved him in return. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn, aunt, Laura, and cousin, Sophia, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His dog, his loyal companion through thick and thin, will carry his love forward.

Andy, your kindness, your laughter, your beauty, and your Old Norsk Viking spirit and strength will remain with us always. You made our world better.

Education and Activities

Andy spent his freshman year at Lincoln High School and the next three years at Jesuit High School. At both schools, he balanced athletics with leadership roles. At Lincoln, he played basketball and served as a peer mentor, one of five freshman students selected by faculty.

After transferring to Jesuit, he was center for the men’s basketball team sophomore and junior years and joined the swim team senior year. He took on responsibilities as Sports Editor for the school newspaper and Team Leader of the Mock Trial Team. He also founded the White Rose Club in partnership with Amnesty International and participated in Chess Club. His summers included work as Lead Assistant at the Adidas Damian Lillard Basketball Camp.

Following high school, he spent a gap year in Israel with Young Judea Year Course, combining cultural studies with volunteer work. His service at a local food bank earned him recognition as an Honorary Fellow from the City of Bat Yam.

Andy’s professional development included graduation from Seattle's Community Carrot entrepreneurship program in 2022, where he founded Emerald Embrace, a clothing company celebrating Seattle's neighborhoods. Andy further expanded his expertise through the Sports Management Worldwide Football GM/Scouting Program, where he worked with industry leaders, and conducted NFL agent interviews, film analysis and scouting reporting.

His long-term commitment to advocacy was evident in his 12-year involvement with ONE.org, culminating in his selection to represent Oregon's 3rd Congressional District at the Annual Power Summit in Washington, D.C, where he lobbied for global lifesaving programs.

Andy completed an Associate's Degree in Communication & Media Studies at Bellevue College, where he also managed the TRIO office front desk for two years. Andy had begun pursuing a Master's in Intercollegiate Sports Leadership at the University of Washington in 2025.