Ryleigh Cooper

Ryleigh Cooper is a 24-year-old former employee of the United States Forest Service from Baldwin, Michigan. She recently found herself in the news due to the impact of federal job cuts initiated by the Trump administration, which threatened her position and benefits, including health insurance and maternity leave. Cooper, who holds a degree in forestry and has been working towards a master's degree, was particularly concerned about the implications of losing her job while trying to start a family, as she had hoped to benefit from promises made regarding the affordability of in vitro fertilization. Her story reflects the struggles of many rural Americans facing economic uncertainty and the personal ramifications of political decisions.