Investing in communities through digital relationships is a fundamental effort for Ryland Penta. As the Digital Strategies Coordinator for the City of Palm Desert, developing online outreach and engagement methods is his passion and has been key to revolutionizing how individuals communicate and trust government entities.
A native to the Pacific Northwest, Ryland most recently worked at the United States Congress in Washington DC coordinating a diplomatic exchange program for Members of Congress. He has a Master of Science in International Relations with honors from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington in Political Sciences, where he graduated magna cum laude.
As an avid traveler, he lived in Australia as part of their Working Holiday Visa scheme and took the opportunity to backpack extensively throughout Asia and Europe. Today he enjoys spending time with his labradoodle, Waffles, and volunteering with organizations across the beautiful Coachella Valley.