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
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