Nastazia Kielar is pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Sustainable Management at The New School. She previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and a minor in Hispanic Studies at the New School. The environment has fascinated Nastazia from a young age for many reasons- the colors of flowers, the variety of … Continued
Ana Maria Arpi is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban Planning at Columbia University. She previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at Universidad del Azuay with a deep passion for affordable housing and zoning in New York City. Ana Maria is determined to understand the profound impact of zoning regulations affecting vulnerable communities. Ana … Continued
Henry Kanengiser is pursuing a Master’s in Urban Planning at NYU. Henry previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in Government with a minor in Public Policy at Cornell University. Before entering his graduate program, he worked as a technical research assistant at MDRC, a social policy research organization, researching and evaluating workforce training and employment to … Continued
Saba Mahmood is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban and Community Planning at Pratt Institute and is a Fulbright scholar from Pakistan. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from the National College of Arts, Lahore. As a licensed architect, Saba’s roles have varied from architectural, interior designer, project manager, construction supervisor, and firm representative. … Continued
Soda Bizimana is currently pursuing a Master of Science (MS) degree in Urban Planning at Columbia University, where his primary interest lies in the areas of Land Use Planning and Affordable Housing. Soda has an MS in GIS for Environment and Sustainable Development and a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of … Continued
Dehaan Rahman is pursuing a Master of Architecture from the City College of New York. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the same school. This summer he interned at The Williams Sale Partnership Ltd. (WSP) transportation department, drafting details for Amtrak stations in Baltimore and Portland, to make them more ADA … Continued
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