Ryan Hand Email & Phone Number

I am a researcher, analyst, and communications professional with a focus on strategy, communications, risk, and security within the political space. I currently work as a research and media officer within the Western Cape provincial parliamentary branch of the Democratic Alliance.Driven and passionate, I thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. I have a strong command of data-driven, persuasive writing, and my work has appeared in publications such as the Cape Argus, Business Day, Barrons, and Daily Maverick.I initially graduated from the University of Cape Town's Humanities faculty, with majors in Political Science, Philosophy, and English Language and Literature. I followed this with an Honours in Political and International Studies at Rhodes University, for which I won the John Daniel Award by achieving the highest average of my cohort. My key research interests are in the field of public policy, international security and diplomacy.