Ryan Kounovsky

Ryan Kounovsky is the Director of Workforce Strategy and Innovation for Lane Workforce Partnership, where he leads efforts to connect strategy, policy, and practice across the regional workforce system. He oversees the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker programs and manages innovative programs that expand access to training, career pathways, and economic opportunity.

With experience spanning public policy and program design, Ryan bridges strategic vision and practical execution to make workforce systems more effective. He leads strategies that align resources, partnerships, and services to strengthen coordination, improve outcomes, and drive equitable economic mobility.

Ryan brings curiosity, creativity, and a deep appreciation for collaboration to his work—building systems that help people and businesses where they are so they can grow together.