Ryan Hand is the Associate Director for Citywide Planning at the DC Office of Planning where he leads a team of cross-sector policy experts who conduct cutting-edge research, provide strategic guidance, and manage the District’s Comprehensive Plan.

Previously, Ryan held economic planning, community planning, and regional planning positions where he worked on a range of plans including economic development strategies, sustainability strategies, small area plans, and regional strategic investment plans.

Ryan holds a master’s degree in city and regional planning from the Catholic University of America, a graduate certificate in arts and culture strategy from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the College of Wooster.