Ryan Amato is a geoscience master’s graduate (August 2021) from Florida Atlantic University, where he focused on climate resilience and risk perception. He worked most recently as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Florida Center for Environmental Studies in Davie. Ryan became keenly aware of long-term environmental challenges through independent research and was inspired to make a career change. He has over 10 years of experience in marketing and communications, primarily with AutoNation, Inc. He strives to help bridge the gap between science and business by leveraging knowledge to make better long-term strategic decisions across all sectors of society.

He also holds a B.B.A. with concentrations in management and marketing from Florida Atlantic University where he completed the University Scholar’s Program. A South Florida native, Ryan is passionate about helping businesses and individuals adapt to the challenges to come and creating a more sustainable future.