Ryan Coonerty

Ryan Coonerty serves as the Executive Director of Leadership Santa Cruz County since May 2024, where responsibilities include identifying, training, and supporting community leaders. Coonerty also acts as a Senior Policy Advisor to Mayor Matt Mahan of San José since January 2023 and has contributed to various organizations as a policy advisor and board member. Additionally, Coonerty co-hosts the An Honorable Profession podcast and has been involved in teaching as a Legal Studies lecturer at UC Santa Cruz since 2004. Coonerty's prior experience includes serving as a County Supervisor for Santa Cruz County from 2015 to 2022 and holding positions with organizations focused on policy development and civic engagement. Educational credentials include a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a BA from the University of Oregon.