Ian Concannon
About Ian Concannon
Ian Concannon is a Climate Change Resiliency Intern at MBTA and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Tufts University, with a background in environmental policy and planning.
Current Positions
Ian Concannon is serving as a Climate Change Resiliency Intern with MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts. Additionally, he is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Tufts Department of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning, where he supports field projects and master's students. His responsibilities include engaging with external organizations to facilitate interdisciplinary practicums that involve community renewable energy, transportation, and site-specific master planning. He utilizes geospatial data in planning for climate change, leveraging his expertise to provide innovative solutions.
Past Professional Experience
Ian Concannon has accumulated significant experience through various roles in different organizations. He served as a Community Engagement Intern at Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a Customer Service Specialist at Skimo Co in Salt Lake City, Utah. Additionally, Ian worked as a Mindful Mental Health Coordinator at CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion and a Program Manager at i2 Learning in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Early in his career, he gained experience as a Social Studies Teaching Fellow at Generation Teach and a Research Intern at Economic Policy Research Institute in Cape Town, South Africa.
Educational Background
Ian Concannon holds a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University, which he earned between 2022 and 2024. He also completed a program at the School for International Training, where he studied Water and Energy, Climate Policy and gained a qualification in Climate Change: The Politics of Food. Ian holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with Highest Honors from Williams College, which he achieved in 2018. Additionally, he attended the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in 2021 for a month-long course.
Skills and Expertise
Ian Concannon is proficient in utilizing geospatial data in climate change planning, demonstrating a strong foundation in environmental policy and planning. His work often intersects with community renewable energy initiatives, transportation planning, and site-specific master planning. Beyond technical skills, Ian has experience in community engagement, especially in the context of extreme weather responses, and has supported academic-field projects facilitating collaboration with external organizations.