RYAN GREEN
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Motivated and eager student working towards a master's degree in Urban Planning with proven ability to work in collaborative environments. Supported a variety of projects through the gathering, organization, and interpretation of complex information for communication with academic, professional, and public audiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Heat Resilience Research Assistant
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12.2025 - Current
- Building heat resilience pathways for Flagstaff and Mesa, Arizona
- Collaborating with city officials to identify heat vulnerable areas and co-develop targeted mitigation strategies
- Utilizing and developing data resources to produce localized insights into the spatial distribution of heat vulnerability across cities
Public Policy Research Assistant
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
08.2025 - Current
- Communicated research to academic and professional audiences
- Qualitatively coded over 130 municipal meetings to assess local government actions and challenges regarding to PFAS contamination response
- Synthesizing findings into a paper for future publication
Environmental Fellow
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with a non-profit organization to develop a social media campaign advocating for safer, more inclusive transportation options in Tucson, AZ
- Conducted targeted interviews to inform messaging and spur public support
- Translated expressed concerns into accessible, digestible content
Heat Relief and Response Intern
Pima County Health Department
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Built and expanded Pima County's network of resources for our cooling center partners
- Maintained accurate records of participant feedback and program effectiveness
- Supported logistics for transportation and coordination of resources for cooling centers
- Surveyed and Interviewed 100+ Cooling Center visitors to gauge visitor satisfaction and demographic information about the populations in most need of heat respite
Barista
Better Bevs
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Drove sales by delivering a quality product and providing excellent customer service.
- Supervised crew members to ensure the timely completion of a variety of tasks.
- Developed and maintained relationships with both staff and customers.
Education
Master of Science - Urban Planning
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Development
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- GIS (ArcGIS Pro)
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Heat Resilience Research Assistant
University of Arizona
12.2025 - Current
Public Policy Research Assistant
University of Arizona
08.2025 - Current
Environmental Fellow
University of Arizona
08.2025 - 05.2026
Heat Relief and Response Intern
Pima County Health Department
07.2025 - 09.2025
Barista
Better Bevs
01.2023 - 01.2025
Master of Science - Urban Planning
The University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Development
The University of Arizona