Ryan Canavan

Senior Analyst

Ryan harnesses data through analysis and visualization to help clients tackle major challenges and seize policy opportunities in housing and urban development.

As the lead data scientist on the HR&A Labs team, based in HR&A’s New York office, Ryan designs and manages dashboards, interactive tools, and compelling visual narratives to equip decision-makers and advocates with the evidence needed to drive impactful change.

Prior to joining HR&A, Ryan worked for The Pew Charitable Trusts’ housing policy initiative, conducting research on housing development and home financing. His interest in urban planning grew out of his years working for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, where he facilitated multiple strategic public health initiatives and where his data management tools supported field teams and a call center.

Ryan holds a dual Master of City Planning and Master of Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in the Biology of Global Health from Georgetown University.

Member, American Planning Association