Mollye Liu is pursuing an M.S. in Urban Planning at Columbia University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Engineering at the East China University of Science and Technology, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the Renmin University of China. Prior to graduate school, Mollye worked for urban planning institutions, developers, and economic consulting firms in China. Her research skills include qualitative interviews, … Continued
William Cooch is pursuing a master’s degree in Public Administration at the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College. He holds a B.S.E. in Civic Engineering from Princeton University and a master’s degree in Engineering in Structural Engineering from Cornell University. As a Fellow, William hopes to draw upon his … Continued
Morgan Reuther is a dual master’s candidate pursuing degrees in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development at the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Morgan’s research and work focus primarily on affordable and supportive housing in New York City. She is interested in the intersection of housing and health and how increased … Continued
Monali Gandhi is pursuing a master’s degree in City, Community and Regional Planning at Pratt Institute. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Architecture at SMEF’s Brick Group of Institutes in India. Monali has developed an interest in utilizing public spaces to facilitate community interaction, especially as it pertains to disinvested and gentrified communities. Her research … Continued
Lucy Phillips is pursuing a master’s degree in in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management at The New School. She previously earned a B.A. in International Studies from Kenyon College. Most recently, Lucy worked as the general manager of a zero-waste grocery delivery start-up in Brooklyn. During the height of COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021 she … Continued
Laureen Makar is pursuing a master’s degree in Urban Policy & Leadership at Hunter College, where she previously received a B.A. in Political Science and a Certificate in Human Rights. Laureen has worked in various NYC elected officials’ offices across different government levels as well as nonprofits. She has had the opportunity to address a … Continued
Kristine Roodal is a Master of Architecture at City College of New York & The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture. She graduated from University of Calgary with a BA in International Relations & Japanese Minor in 2014. In 2012 while Kristine was attending University of Calgary, she was able to go on a … Continued
Jed Higdon is a master’s candidate at NYU Robert F Wagner School of Public Service Master of Urban Planning. He graduated from UNC Chapel with a degree in Environmental Science and a second major in Geography. Jed’s past research projects have examined fleet electrification, street pedestrianization, and green infrastructure interventions for storm water management. He … Continued
Ethan Brown is a M.S. in Historic Preservation candidate at Pratt Institute’s Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment. Having graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality & Tourism, Social Entrepreneurship, and Architecture & Urban Design, Ethan is particularly interested in the intersection of these fields with preservation in the form of adaptive … Continued
D’Shandi is pursuing a master’s degree in Urban Planning at New York University, with a focus on Environmental Planning and City Science. D’Shandi received her bachelor’s degree in Economics from Baruch College, where she focused on Economic Development and Black Studies. Using her skills as an NYC educator coupled with the knowledge gained from Wagner, … Continued
Dmitri Johnson is pursuing a master’s degree in Urban Planning at Columbia University, and he holds a B.A. in Urban Planning and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia. Dimitri previously worked as a Pathways Community Intern with the Federal Transit Administration in Washington, DC, and he currently has a Climate Adaptation Internship under the … Continued
Chandler Louden is pursuing a master’s degree in Design and Urban Ecologies at Parsons School of Design at the New School. He earned a B.A. in Anthropology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Chandler has developed an interest in community planning with a focus on assisting in the creation of new forms of infrastructure. … Continued