Rebecca Ryan

About Rebecca Ryan

Q: Why do you care so much about better futures? R: It\'s hard for me to describe but deep in my guts I am completely committed to future generations. I can pinpoint the moment when this became clear. When I wrote ReGeneration, I wanted to dedicate the book to someone. And it hit me like lightning; I dedicated it to the great, great grandchildren of my godson-children I\'ll never meet. My vocation as a futurist is to work on their behalf, to help shape a future that our great, great grandchildren can be proud to inherit. Q: What does a professional futurist do? R: We help clients understand what\'s coming and how to shape the future they want. Q: Who are your clients? R: I work primarily in the public sector, for Chambers of Commerce, economic development agencies, and a handful of do-gooder companies. Q: What is Futurist Camp? It looks like fun! R: Futurist Camp is truly unique. Camp\'s three goals are:(1) to teach a crash course in foresight;(2) to build a community (futuring can be lonely work and weirdoes have to stick together!); and (3) to help people get back in touch with themselves. Camp, the woods, and water are good for Campers\' souls.

Experience

1. Faculty

   Institute For Zen Leadership

   Jan 2016 — Present

   I teach Zen Leader 1, 2, and 3.

Education

• University of Houston

  Professional Certificate, Strategic Foresight

  2013 — 2013

• Institute for European Studies

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  1992 — 1993

• Budapest University of Economic Sciences

  Economics

  1992 — 1992

• Drake University

  Bachelor of Arts, Economics; Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, Economics, International Relations

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Strategic Consulting
• Consulting
• Sustainability
• Professional Speaker
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Futurism
• Futurist
• Social Innovation