Jonathan Stirling is in his final year of a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture at the City College of New York. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom. Jonathan’s professional journey has taken him from property development projects in Italy to viticulture in the Hudson Valley, with … Continued
Dhruvin Thakkar is pursuing a Master’s degree in Sustainable Environmental Systems at Pratt Institute, building on a Bachelor of Architecture from Navrachana University in Vadodara, India. He has collaborated with nonprofit and sustainable development organizations serving marginalized neighborhoods, advancing social and environmental justice through design, research, and community advocacy. As a licensed architect, Dhruvin has … Continued
Ben Verde is pursuing a Master’s in Urban Planning at Hunter College, concentrating on transportation, infrastructure, and public space design. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from SUNY Purchase and spent five years reporting in New York City, covering transportation systems, housing, land use, and real estate development. His early internship with Streetsblog New … Continued
Arnav Sahai is pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy at Columbia University, with a focus on international finance, economic policy, and data-driven solutions for complex social challenges. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, where he developed expertise in data analytics, algorithms, cloud technologies, and software development. Arnav … Continued
Annie Larkin is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban Planning at New York University, with a focus on environmental planning, community development, and sustainable urban design. She earned her undergraduate degree in History from Reed College, where she explored urban history, social geography, and the spatial impacts of colonial violence. Annie is deeply passionate about … Continued
Anna Carl is a Master of Urban Planning student at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Born in Japan and raised in Michigan, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan. Her experiences living in Tokyo, Kyoto, San Francisco, and New York have shaped her understanding of … Continued
Alima Temirbek is a graduate student at Pratt Institute, pursuing a Master of Science in Urban Placemaking and Management. Her studies center on participatory planning, place-based design, and community-driven development, reflecting her strong commitment to supporting equitable, resilient, and sustainable cities. Originally from Central Asia, Alima relocated to New York City one year ago and … Continued
Adam Cusner is a cultural exchange professional with a growing focus on urban policy, community planning, and public service. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management from SUNY Cortland and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at CUNY Baruch’s Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. During his undergraduate … Continued
Jhanvi Solanki is pursuing a Master’s in Public Health at the City University of New York School of Public Health and Health Policy, specializing in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Karnavati University, where she gained extensive clinical experience in the field and developed a deep-rooted passion for for public … Continued
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 2023. 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