Janggo Mahmud is pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work at The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, concentrating her studies in Community Organizing and Policy. She previously earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at SUNY College Old Westbury. She is a creative community organizer impassioned to create an ecofeminist, anti-racist future. Her … Continued
Nina Young is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban Planning at Hunter College. She previously earned an MFA in Photography at Williams College the School of Visual Arts, where her thesis focused on the relationship between the natural and built environment and themes of sustainability. This work and her research interest in social and political … Continued
Paige Kloss is pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy & Sustainability Management at The New School. They graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Religious studies and Philosophy, focusing on the intersections between religion, social justice, and nature. Paige has developed an interest in community planning through their understanding of the interconnectedness … Continued
Daniel Stigall is pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Urban Development and Sustainability at the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College. He first gained an interest in urban policy while earning a B.A. in Political Science at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Daniel now … Continued
Jasmin Roussos is pursuing a master’s degree in architecture at CCNY Spitzer School of Architecture. She received her B.S. in Psychology at City College of New York. Jasmin has over four years of experience working at various nonprofits where she has developed a passion to support and advocate for underrepresented communities. This passion has pushed … Continued
Lucina Chavez is pursuing her master’s in public administration at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. Between earning her B.A. at Marymount Manhattan College in International Studies and pursuing her MPA, several community issues compelled her to return for a degree matching her interest in community work. The intersection of poverty, immigration, social … Continued
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