Ryan Collins

About Ryan Collins

I’m a public affairs and government relations professional with over 13 years of…

Experience

1. Senior State Government Relations Manager

   Snohomish County PUD

   Nov 2022 — Present · Everett, WA, US

   I lead state and regional government relations for Washington’s second-largest public utility, advancing policy priorities in clean energy, infrastructure investment, and workforce development. I advise executive leadership on legislative strategy, political risk, and regulatory engagement while representing the District before the Governor’s Office, state legislators, and key agencies. I also coordinate with state and federal delegation staff and local partners—including cities, ports, and transportation agencies—to align infrastructure and electrification initiatives across the Puget Sound region.

Education

• Fairview High School

  Honors High School Diploma

  2000 — 2004

• Colby College

  B.A., Economics with a concentration in International Economics

  2004 — 2008

• Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy

  Master's degree, Public Policy Analysis

  2018 — 2021

Skills

• Political Science
• Fundraising
• Social Media
• International Development
• International Economics
• Community Outreach
• Legislative Relations
• Proposal Writing
• Legislation
• Public Affairs
• Public Policy
• Political Campaigns
• International Relations
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Intercultural Communication
• Strategy
• Policy
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Project Management
• Event Planning
• Strategic Communications
• Educational Leadership
• Editing
• Volunteer Management
• Spanish
• Politics
• Grassroots Organizing
• Policy Analysis
• Management
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking