Ryan Spencer graduated from Texas State University – San Marcos in December 2009 where he received his BS in Water Studies with a minor in Geology. He continued his education at Texas State University and in December of 2013 graduated with a Master of Applied Geography in Geographic Information Science. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology at Texas State University. His research is centered on the impacts of Place-Based Education Pedagogy and Environmental Mindfulness on Informal Science Education.
Ryan currently serves as the Executive Director of Comal Conservation where he coordinates the efforts of an incredibly talented group of volunteers to “Protect land, water, and wildlife in Comal County.”