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. Their research interests involve applications of GIS as a tool not only for data visualization but also for storytelling and placemaking.