Ryley Buchanan is a Town of Queen Creek Public Works Department Management Analyst. She earned a Bachelor's in English from UC Berkeley before relocating to Arizona to complete the Teach For America program and a Master's in Education from Arizona State University. Before coming to Queen Creek, Ryley was a second-grade teacher and worked with the City of Phoenix Public Works Department. Currently, Ryley volunteers as Circular Arizona's Membership Chair on the board of directors, actively connecting Arizonans and promoting sustainable practices.