Zoë Rayn Evans is currently an MFA candidate at Parsons School of Design, where she is deepening her research and curatorial practice. She previously earned her B.A. from the Tyler School of Art & Architecture at Temple University. Zoë’s work explores themes of displaced emotional well-being and the interconnectedness between societal design and collective well-being, … Continued
Madeline Ahn Brandfonbrener is pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Skidmore College in 2021. She currently serves as a Community Social Worker with the New York City Department of Aging’s NY Connects Brooklyn program, where she … Continued
Emma McCauley is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban Planning at CUNY Hunter College. She previously earned a B.S. in Marine Vertebrate Biology from Stony Brook University in 2018. Bridging her interest in coastal ecology with her passion for conservation, Emma has worked as an environmental educator and curriculum developer at various NYC non-profit and … Continued
Aishwarya Venkatesh is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban and Community Planning at Pratt Institute. She earned a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from Anna University in Chennai. With a diverse background in architecture, Aishwarya has worked as an architectural and interior designer, project manager, construction supervisor, and urban researcher. She is passionate about enhancing resilience … Continued
Lakeisha Quarles is pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work at Fordham University. She also holds a Master’s degree in Emergency Management, through which she had the opportunity to study abroad in Israel, and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. Lakeisha brings over two decades of experience in human services and community engagement. Her … Continued
Oranette Johnson is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Architecture at the Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York. Her undergraduate degree is from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BFA in Textile/Surface Design. Oranette is deeply passionate about designing the next generation of equitable and environmentally conscious housing to serve diverse … Continued
Milcah Slater is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration at the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, CUNY Baruch College. She previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications with a concentration in Law and Policy from CUNY Baruch College. Milcah was heavily involved in student government at Kingsborough Community … Continued
Mateo Alexander is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning with an Urban Analytics concentration at Columbia University. Originally from Rochester, New York, he graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a BS degree in Individualized Studies. Mateo is passionate about urban planning and the built environment, focusing on smart cities, urban analytics, future … Continued
Malak Diouri is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy with a concentration in Health Policy and Management. Prior to graduate school, Malak earned a BA in Sociology from SUNY New Paltz with a concentration in Human Services. It was during her undergraduate degree, … Continued
Leah Barazani is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban Planning at CUNY Hunter College. She earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Colorado College. Leah’s interests lie in how thoughtful, forward-thinking, and responsive planning can address gaps in resiliency, environmental justice, and climate justice. Specifically, her academic work focuses on land use, infrastructure, and questions … Continued
Lauren Leiker is pursuing a Master’s in Design and Urban Ecology at Parsons School of Design at The New School. She holds a B.A. in Urban Studies with minors in Sociology and Education from Vassar College. She is deeply passionate about accessibility and design, equity and social justice, and community building and public space. Before … Continued
Jake Iaccino is pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at CUNY Baruch College. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Communications from SUNY Farmingdale State College where he served as President and CEO of the not-for-profit, Student Government Association Inc., and advised numerous … Continued