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
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