Ryan Bourque
About Ryan Bourque
Ryan Bourque serves as the Senior Manager for Knowledge Sharing at Gatsby Africa, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in management consulting and program management, having co-founded Pollen Group and held various roles at Engineers Without Borders Canada.
Work at Gatsby Africa
Ryan Bourque has served as the Senior Manager for Knowledge Sharing at Gatsby Africa since 2018. In this role, he is part of the Strategy & Learning team, focusing on building strategic relationships with implementers and the research community. His work supports Gatsby Africa in functioning as an effective learning organization, enhancing knowledge sharing and collaboration within the organization.
Professional Background
Before joining Gatsby Africa, Ryan Bourque was a Founding Partner and Managing Director at Pollen Group, a management consulting firm based in Kampala, Uganda, from 2014 to 2018. He has also held various roles at Engineers Without Borders Canada, including Program Manager, Social Change Fellow, and Market Development Strategist, working in locations such as Kampala, Nairobi, and Tamale.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Bourque studied at the University of Windsor, where he focused on Political Theory and Latin American Political Economy, earning a Specialized degree from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at Queen's University, obtaining a Master of Arts in Global Development Studies from 2009 to 2010. His academic background supports his expertise in strategic management and knowledge sharing.
Career Development
Ryan Bourque's career includes significant experience in management consulting and international development. His roles at Engineers Without Borders Canada involved program management and market development, contributing to social change initiatives. His transition to Gatsby Africa reflects a commitment to enhancing learning and strategic relationships in development contexts.