Ryan Jackson serves as the Executive Director of LA Compost. He was formerly the Director of Public Works in the City of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ Office of Infrastructure. In this capacity, Ryan liaised with the Board of Public Works and its Bureaus of Sanitation, Engineering, Street Services, Street Lighting and Contract Administration. Ryan also previously supported the City & County of San Francisco’s Public Utilities Commission and Department of the Environment, administering hazardous waste reduction and stormwater compliance programs. Ryan is a lifelong environmentalist committed to bettering Los Angeles through both public service and civic engagement.