Bryce Rinkenberger

Bryce Rinkenberger possesses extensive experience in community planning, agricultural conservation, and non-profit recruitment. Currently serving as a Community Planning and Development Representative at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development since August 2020, Bryce manages a multimillion-dollar portfolio and oversees grantee compliance. Previously, as a Senior Regional Recruiter for the Peace Corps from 2015 to 2020, responsibilities included recruitment efforts and facilitating informational sessions in the Midwest Great Lakes area. Bryce also has a solid background in soil conservation, having worked as a Soil Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in two different tenures, providing planning assistance and engaging with local farming communities. Earlier experience includes roles as an Agriculture Extensionist with the Peace Corps and a Research Assistant with the International Rice Research Institute. Educational credentials include a degree in Crop and Soil Sciences from Michigan State University, complemented by international experience through study abroad at the University of the Philippines.