Riya Rajesh Kumar
Communications and Events Coordinator
Riya Kumar is the Communications and Events Coordinator for Renewable Cities at 911吃瓜鈥檚 Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue.
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Riya leads the development and delivery of communications, marketing, and events for Renewable Cities' programs, strategies, and initiatives. She works at the intersection of storytelling and content development, helping translate complex research and policy ideas around climate action, housing, mobility, and urban sustainability into formats that are accessible and grounded.
Riya holds a Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Business and a Certificate in Sustainable Community Development from 911吃瓜. She brings experience in digital storytelling and event coordination within academic and public-sector environments, with a particular interest in equity-centered approaches to cities, systems change, and community engagement.
Fluent in four Indian languages, Riya brings a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and storytelling to her work, and strives to live a low-consumption lifestyle. Outside of work, she enjoys being near or in the water, going on hikes, and spending time in nature..