Ruff Granados
Seattle,Washington
Summary
I have over three years of dynamic experience in the field of urban planning and climate resilience. Proven ability to understand problems and challenges with an justice and systems thinking lens, analyze and synthesize data, create and facilitate trusted partnerships to develop strategies and solutions to meet the needs of various communities and stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist II
Climate Impacts Group at the University of Washington
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Reviewed and synthesized over 60 academic journal articles and grey literature to draft a comprehensive report on the impacts of climate and environmental changes on mobile home parks and their residents.
- Developed a guidebook on 16 creative community engagement methods.
- Planned and executed a two-week, rigorous, and interdisciplinary summer school for graduate students on science and justice.
- Led the formation of a partnership between the Climate Impacts Group and the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe to take part in the Stories as Science project, funded by NOAA.
- With thorough research and consultation, I developed the memorandum of understanding that all parties signed to agree upon the work under the Stories as a Science project.
City Council Intern
City of Seattle
03.2023 - 06.2023
- As an intern at the Office of Council Member Tammy Morales, I conducted research for policy briefs and memos to inform her efforts.
- Provided constituent services via email, phone, and mail to well over 200 constituents.
- Supported community outreach and engagement efforts, such as social media, town halls, and virtual meetings.
Planning Intern
7 Directions Architects & Planners
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Contributed to the planning and execution of the kit-of-parts activity and other creative design exercises for the firm's clients.
- Developed SketchUp models of current projects to assist with site programming and design.
- Conducted site analysis for the detailed planning report for the clients. This included graphic representations of mobility and accessibility features of the current and future site.
Transportation Planning Intern
Seattle Department of Transportation's Policy Divsion
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported the policy and planning division with research on network integration.
- Contributed to the policy framework.
- Contributed to the Transportation Equity Framework for the Seattle Transportation Plan (2024).
- Conducted community engagement and outreach for the Seattle Transportation Plan that amounted to over 20 events that I coordinated and attended.
Public Health Intern
Urban Indian Health Institute
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Generated a MMIWG law review report for a non-profit in Colorado to support their drafted state legislation efforts.
- Assisted on a PhD candidate's dissertation with qualitative research coding.
- Geocoded over 500 patient records to ArcGIS for internal cataloging with the data team and to inform future programming of UIHI.
- Completed a grants writing workshop.
- Conducted five site visits to UIHI partners in Washington and Alaska.
Climate Action Task Force Member
City of Albuquerque
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Served as a community liaison to provide supportive information to fellow residents centered on climate resilience and adaptation.
- Provided research findings and critical input.
- Authored and provided detailed feedback on the transportation section of the plan.
- Met once a week to discuss and deep dive into a range of climate-related topics.
Tribal Victim Specialist Intern
American Indian Development Associates
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Recruited and conducted interviews at two sites in Jemez and Albuquerque for an AIDA research project funded by the Department of Justice for Native American and Alaskan Native youth. Interviewed well over 100 tribal youth participants.
- Created a welcoming and safe environment for participants during their interview and followed strict and ethical protocols.
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Design & Planning
University of Washington
Seattle, WA, US01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, US01.2021
Skills
- Site analysis and assessments
- Land use planning
- Researching and analyzing census data
- Technical writing
- Report preparation
- Data and demographic analysis
- Spatial analysis
- GIS mapping
- Community engagement and outreach
- Intercultural communication
- Adobe suite proficiency
- Comprehension of zoning regulations and municipal codes
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Research skills
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Effective team collaborator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Scientist II
Climate Impacts Group at the University of Washington
06.2023 - 06.2025
City Council Intern
City of Seattle
03.2023 - 06.2023
Planning Intern
7 Directions Architects & Planners
09.2022 - 02.2023
Transportation Planning Intern
Seattle Department of Transportation's Policy Divsion
01.2022 - 09.2022
Public Health Intern
Urban Indian Health Institute
07.2021 - 09.2021
Climate Action Task Force Member
City of Albuquerque
10.2020 - 04.2021
Tribal Victim Specialist Intern
American Indian Development Associates
02.2020 - 11.2020
Master of Arts - Urban Design & Planning
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of New Mexico