Ray Fontaine, MID ’16, was named to Gambit’s 2026 40 Under 40, recognizing emerging leaders shaping the future of New Orleans. Fontaine shared, “Since graduating from Pratt, I’ve built a multidisciplinary career spanning design, communications, environmental advocacy, and community organizing. Today, my work through Bywater Branding, Climate Culture New Orleans, and BYMBO focuses on translating complex systems into public understanding and building partnerships that move ambitious ideas into action.”