As the Project Manager for Strategic Initiatives, Ryan works at the intersection of economic/community development, public policy, process improvement and innovation to help City of Hartford departments design initiatives and secure grant funds for implementation. Previously, Ryan spent nearly a decade advocating for startups, non-profits, and a research university to structure and fund programs and projects – in roles that interfaced directly with U.S. Senators and Members of Congress, their staff, and other state and federal leaders. He has also worked as a consultant, most notably to one of the largest metropolitan chambers of commerce in the country. He believes our future lies in vibrant, healthy, tech-savvy cities.