Robert Ruano

Robert Ruano is the President of Ecostrata Services based in Coral Gables, Florida. Since 2010, he has helped cities, nonprofits and developers build partnerships and secure more than $100 million in grants and contracts for infrastructure and service projects. Before starting his business, Ruano was Director of Grants and Sustainability for the City of Miami. During that time, he helped establish Miami as a Tree City USA through the Arbor Day Foundation. This is where he witnessed the transformative effects of urban tree plantings. He joined the Foundation’s board in 2019.

In addition to his business and family, Ruano is active in other organizations. He was previously a member of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council and helped develop a 10-year plan for urban forestry across the nation. Ruano also served on Miami-Dade County’s Planning Advisory and Citizens Transportation boards and is a co-founder of Bike Walk Coral Gables. In addition to his business and family commitments, Ruano also serves as the host of a community podcast, showcasing local leaders and politicians.