Lee Ruess

Lee joined PPI in May 2022 as an undergraduate research assistant. They were hired after graduation as a program analyst in October 2023 with a focus in data analysis and GIS mapping. Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in policy studies with a concentration in urban policy and development from the IU Indianapolis O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and is ESRI Certified in GIS Fundamentals. Their research interests involve applications of GIS as a tool not only for data visualization but also for storytelling and placemaking.