Ryan J. S. Baxter

Ryan J. S. Baxter is a seasoned innovator and lifelong New Yorker with a commitment to urban studies and community growth. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Urban Studies/Affairs at Macaulay Honors College, CUNY at Hunter College, and also studied at Hunter College High School and City University of New York-Hunter College.

A respected leader in the Proptech industry, Ryan has held various key roles that attested to his versatility and knowledge. He currently serves as a PropTech Advisor at NYSERDA, wherein he provided subject matter expertise on individual building and portfolio retrofits to boost energy efficiency and promote sustainable growth in New York State. He also served as the former NYC Community Growth Lead at MetaProp NYC, a leading real estate technology accelerator program that offers advisory, networking, investment, and education opportunities to startups and businesses seeking to transform the real estate industry.

Ryan co-founded PropTech Challenge, an event series that aims to fuel innovation in the industry through ideation and collaboration. He also founded and served as the Chairman of PASSNYC, a non-profit organization that works to improve educational outcomes for New York City's talented students from underserved communities. Furthermore, Ryan worked as the Education and Non-Profit Partnership Advisor at Gooroo, an edtech startup that provides on-demand, one-on-one tutoring and mentorship services to students.

His expertise in the field is well recognized, and he served as a Real Estate Liaison at MetaProp NYC, Advisor and Volunteer Educator at YOUNG EISNER SCHOLARS, Vice President at REBNY (The Real Estate Board of New York), and High School Personnel, and Corporate Partners Manager at MAChO. His dedication to urban affairs and passion for community growth are exceptional, making him an invaluable asset to any organization. His extensive knowledge and experience in Proptech, education, and non-profit make him an ideal candidate for various leadership roles in these fields.