Ryon Robert Coote

Ryon Robert Coote is the Community Development Division Manager for the City of Hollywood. Ryon is a graduate of the Steve J. Green School of International and Public Affairs at Florida International University where he received a Master of Public Administration and a graduate certificate in Human Resources Policy and Management.

Ryon has a passion for helping people in need and truly believes in the Martin Luther King Jr. quote: “Everyone can be great… because anybody can serve. You don’t need a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love.”

Ryon is an advocate who champions efforts to improve living conditions and education for children and adults in underserved communities and/or in adverse situations. He has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and government sectors and has worked on several public projects involving community leaders and local elected officials that have increased opportunities for disadvantaged children and adults.

Ryon is a devoted father and husband and is inspired by his family to make this world a better place.