As a Business Outreach Intern, Ryan supports Main Street Launch’s efforts to develop online business directory for all small businesses operating in Oakland’s Chinatown. He is responsible for developing outreach lists for data collection, conducting small business site visits, and supporting all other outreach efforts.

Ryan recently graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in Economics. Before joining Main Street Launch, he completed internships with a commercial bank, a FinTech startup, and an asset management firm, where he gained experience in credit analysis, market research, and wealth management. Ryan’s areas of interest include corporate social responsibility, urban geography, and socioeconomic impact of globalization.

Outside of work, Ryan likes to explore Bay Area neighborhoods, hike, travel, and spend time with his dog Truman.