Ryan Cooke is a mechanical engineer with 15 years of consulting experience, working on building systems (plumbing, fire suppression, HVACR, controls, energy distribution), infrastructure and energy projects. His work involves assessing technical needs.

Ryan sits on the Charlottetown Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, has served on Holland College microcredential advisory boards and is a board member of a charitable housing organization. These roles have provided opportunities to contribute to discussions about housing, education and community needs.

Ryan and his spouse, Hilary Hawkins, have lived in Ward 10 for approximately 11 years.