Duncan Ballantine (He/Him/His)
Public Programs Consultant
Duncan is a Public Programs Consultant at BetaNYC with a professional background in creative experiences, event production, and live shows. Based in Ridgewood, Queens, Duncan is an adaptable problem solver and organizer who values open communication, community connection, and growth through learning. He believes strong communities are a superpower that can come together to achieve positive change through collaboration, diverse perspectives, and shared purpose.
An active urban cyclist, Duncan is involved in street safety advocacy in Ridgewood and greater New York City, utilizing open data from DOT and other city agencies to understand crash hot spots and gaps in the city’s bike network. He is a community bike ride leader and volunteer course marshal with Bike New York.
His hobbies include photography, cycling, and exploring the outdoors on hiking and bikepacking trips.
You can contact him at duncan@beta.nyc.