MEET THE 2023 LOCAL PATHWAYS FELLOWS
The sixth cohort of Local Pathways Fellows (LPF) is bringing together an exceptional and diverse network of 99 young professionals from 48 different countries and 80 cities. This group is united by a shared passion for promoting inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban environments.
Amna, Urooj
Islamabad, Pakistan
Amna is an experienced Research Analyst and Lead of the Sustainability & Compliance Department at All Pakistan Textile Mills Association. Her research areas include the economy, public policy issues, sustainability and compliance, etc. As Department Lead, she oversees operations, liaises with stakeholders, and advocates for policies that promote social and environmental compliance. She has completed her M.Phil in Public Policy from PIDE.
Tom Tonken, Musonda
Lusaka, Zambia
Tom is an expert in international development, based in Zambia. During his postgraduate studies (Master of Public Administration), He participated at the Farafina Institute in Germany and Kenya, focusing on Africa-EU relations. He is an alumnus of the World Bank Group Youth Summit, and the Common Futures Conversations under the Chatham House in the UK. He has experience working on USAID & UKaid funded projects, and Zambian Parastatals.
Abimbola, Ogungbire
Charlotte, USA
Abimbola is a passionate advocate for creating sustainable and resilient cities. As a Doctoral Researcher at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Infrastructure, Design, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS) Center, he specializes in human-centred design and traffic safety, working to achieve the goal of Vision Zero. He is also the Founder of Community for Development in Africa, an NGO working towards promoting safe communities.
Ally, Zlatar
Glasgow, Scotland
Ally Zlatar is an artist and activist who founded The Starving Artist to create advocacy and systemic reform through creative voices. Zlatar's "This Body of Mine" campaign supports individuals and artists from refugee-seeking backgrounds. She has won multiple awards, including The Princess Diana Legacy Award 2021 and King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment 2022. Zlatar's art explores themes of lived-in experiences as a catalyst for change-making.
Shaurya, Chauhan
Delhi, India
Shaurya Chauhan is an architect, urbanist & green building professional based in New Delhi. He is currently employed in India Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, India. He is an Accredited Professional with the IGBC (New Delhi), USGBC (Washington D.C.) and member of ISOCARP (Hague). Shaurya has a keen interest in the fields of urban water resilience, and application of analytics in the urban realm.
Rahul, Kumar
Bangalore, India
Rahul Kumar is working as a Product Owner for one of the Fintech giants Solifi. He has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the Goa Institute of Management. He has led product teams to create innovative and user-friendly products. He has mentored 100+ students & professionals and is a recipient of Business Mint India's 30 under 30. He has been a speaker at SDSN Youth, NYCI, RoS Congress and many different institutions.
Abrisham, Vincent
Lismore, Australia
Abrisham is an engaged researcher who is fascinated by the connection between regeneration of land, regeneration of the mind and healing human trauma. He’s completed a bachelor degree in environmental science at Southern Cross University and currently works as a green building product auditor. In his spare time he likes to explore knowledge and practice to improve; playing around with clarinet, Python programming and Persian language.
Manasa, Garikaparthi
Delhi, India
Manasa Garikaparthi works as an Urban Designer at AECOM, with a focus on providing solutions for the complex social, cultural, and ecological systems that shape cities. She aspires to integrate urban design with sustainable principles to promote inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development. She has also represented India in the ISOCARP Young Planning Professional workshop in Qatar and the EU +CityxChange Sustainable Energy in Cities, Norway.
Fatma, Yesilkus
Mersin, Turkey
Fatma Yesilkus was born in Turkey and has certificates from 50 respected institutions in the fields of entrepreneurship and politics. She completed her master’s with the first degree. Yesilkus was chosen first in the digital entrepreneurship case competition held by the Ministry of Industry and Technology in Turkey. She continues PhD in the field of business. She is a writer for Harvard Business Review Turkey and Vice President of the Academy Association.
Florencio, Venté
Maringá, Brazil
Florencio is a Colombian youth leader and impact entrepreneur residing in Brazil. He founded Glocals, connecting migrants with local communities through cultural exchange to combat discrimination. He also serves as the local government engagement manager of MYPC evolving youth at high level discussions. He is a former member of different local councils and holds a B.A in international businesses and graduate studies in Social innovation.
Nandini Tanya, Lallmon
Port Louis, Mauritius
Appointed as African Youth Charter Hustler for Mauritius by the African Union, she advocates for sustainable development at the intersection of human rights and technology, focusing on freedom of speech, right to information and access to technology. In her role of Community Leader for Internet Health at Digital Grassroots, she seeks to empower minority groups to protect their rights to privacy and security in the virtual and physical worlds.
Tishya, Rao
Los Angeles, USA
Tishya Rao is an urbanist and designer passionate about exploring equitable solutions for housing, mixed-use and urban design projects using adaptive strategies and participatory processes. She is an M.Arch candidate at USC School of Architecture and holds a B.S in Urban Studies from Cornell University. She has previously worked at Urban Design Research Institute on research involving indigenous communities and informal housing in Mumbai, India.
Shreya, Bansal
Delhi, India
Shreya is an Architect and Urban Practitioner in the Sustainable Cities and Transport Program at WRI India. She focuses on improving road safety and promoting people friendly and equitable public infrastructure and transport. Previously, she has engaged with SDG advocacy through UNLEASH, a Global Innovation Lab, 2022, Sustainability Idea Labs at London Design Biennale, 2021 and Local Project Challenge at the World Urban Forum 10, 2020.
Chibunna, Ogbonna
Lagos, Nigeria
Chibunna Ogbonna is an entrepreneur with over 5 years experience in the clean energy industry. He is a certified Energy Transformation Expert by the Renewables Academy Berlin, Germany and holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. He leads Kiru Energy, a sustainable energy company providing smart energy solutions for homes and businesses in Africa.
Parth, Zaveri
Melbourne, Australia
Parth Zaveri is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Environment and Sustainability at Monash University. He co-founded Eco Essentials and believes in evolving with nature. During his summer unit, “Transforming Cities for Sustainability,” Parth developed a keen interest in the role of cities in promoting sustainability and is highly determined to contribute in creating cities that prioritize sustainability in all aspects.
Mathias, Patrick
Yola, Nigeria
Mathias Patrick is a graduate of Forestry and Wildlife Management and an urban sustainable conservation activist. He is also the founder of the ArewaCoolMusic.com.ng blog, where he shares his passion for music and the environment. Through his work, Mathias aims to inspire others to take action to protect our planet.
Judith, Atukunda
Kampala, Uganda
Judith is a surveyor with a background in land governance and data management, keen on redefining the use of data and observation technology in land administration. She holds a fellowship from the Netherlands Land Academy (LANDac). She is a member of the IGAD Youth and Land Steering Committee implementing a project on “Increasing Youth Involvement in Urban Participatory Planning in Katanga Slum Community” under the Cities Youth Initiative.
Nii Noi Kofi, Omaboe
Accra, Ghana
Nii Noi Omaboe has extensive experience in youth governance and sustainability. He is doing extensive work helping coordinate the Youth Climate Council and GAYO's Zero Waste Cities initiative which is engaging different entities across the Africa region to work at city level on waste management. He is also an Analyst at Impact Hub Accra, supporting groundwork for Net Zero Accra, a platform mobilizing stakeholders for the e-mobility transition.
Chrisantus, Omwenga
Nairobi, Kenya
Chris is an Urban Planning graduate of The University of Nairobi. He has an interest in sustainable urban mobility. Formerly, he was the SDG Coordinator for the University of Nairobi and an intern at Gruppo ICM which is building the Konza Techno City which is a key flagship project of Kenya's Vision 2030 economic development portfolio.
Blair, Crossman
Los Angeles, USA
Blair is a passionate advocate for equity-centered, transdisciplinary environmental conflict resolution. He currently serves as a project manager for the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, a state conservation agency located in heavily urbanized Los Angeles, USA, where he works to improve community-led conservation, good governance, and natural hazard resilience. He holds an MEM from the Yale School of the Environment and a BA from Pomona College.
Estéfanny Mendonça, Macário
Brasilia, Brazil
Urban Planner, Mobility Advocate Estéfanny is an Architect and Urbanist with an MSc in Spatial and Urban Planning. During her bachelor, she worked as an intern at the Public Ministry of Brasília. After studies, she started to engage with urban mobility, while studying Data Analysis to focus her impact. She volunteers at Trufi and dedicates her time to building data dashboards for public transportation apps worldwide.
Daniela, Soberon Garreta
Lima, Peru
Daniela is a Peruvian environmental lawyer, with a huge passion for sustainable development and reducing inequalities. She has worked in NGOs and public institutions, like the Climate Policy Institute or the Municipality of Lima. She has work experience with vulnerable populations and climate change, as well as energy transition measures. Her main goal is to achieve climate justice in Peru.
Devanshi, Shah
Ahmedabad, India
Devanshi Shah is a talented individual with a wealth of experience in project and facility management, e-governance, marketing, and design thinking. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Urban Management at CEPT University, and is deeply passionate about urbanism. She was a fellow in the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor for the Waste to Wealth Mission of the GOI. Her expertise ensures long-term development for future generations.
Mohamed Ali, Raddaoui
Tunis, Tunisia
Dali (Mohamed Ali Raddaoui) Is the Director of the Negotiation Hub Think Tank organization working climate diplomacy, negotiation for climate action and sustainability in international cooperations. Dali is a Communication expert and Project manager with 5+ years of experience in international institutions, the United Nations, the European Union, Governmental Diplomatic Delegations, and civil society.
Precious Fortune, Thompson
Nassau, The Bahamas
Precious Fortune, is the founder of 4inXscape and a devoted humanitarian.She joined the fight to end hunger through Hands for Hunger, she founded the Mark Anslem Foundation where together we can make a difference and she is a Board of Directors for The Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled. She is looking forward to enhancing her professional skills, networking and contributing to meaningful work through the Local Pathways Fellowship.
Alvian, Wardhana
Jakarta, Indonesia
Alvian is a final year urban and regional planning student pursuing his career through Literasi Anak Banua, UNICEF, McKinsey, and the Ministry of Agrarian and Spatial Planning in Indonesia with urban-rural planning, especially on policy, investment, and management. Through his work, he received Y20 Award and Diana Award, and Ashoka Young Changemaker and UNICEF invited him to set the indicator for child-friendly cities.
Madison, Smith
Christchurch, New Zealand
Madison is passionate about improving disaster risk resilience through community education, sustainable development and nature-based solutions. She has experience in bushfire risk management, operational emergency management and high-level policymaking. Madison is a 2023 John Monash Scholar currently undertaking a Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience at the University of Canterbury and volunteering with local emergency services.
Amanda, Ramadhani
Jakarta, Indonesia
Amanda is a Strategic Planning Consultant at Buro Happold Indonesia. Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from UC Berkeley, she delved into legislative and research fields and developed her interests and skills in community development, transport planning, and renewable energy. Currently, she handles project management, community engagement, and dissemination for various sustainable transport studies in Indonesia.
Marah, Sharabati
Damascus, Syria
Marah is an architect and urban researcher. Interested in the Human-centered approach. Passionate about the circular economy in the built environment, system design in architecture and the built environment. She believes in unique spatial solutions that are related to its context.
Arundhati, Nagargoje
Mumbai, India
Arundhati is passionate about building sustainable & resilient cities, with inclusive community growth. She holds a Masters’s in Urban Planning & a bachelor’s in architecture. She has led development projects with sustainable planning techniques & climate-adaptive strategies. She has participated in the consultation process with Government bodies to form Public policies.
Nelson, Chege
Nairobi, Kenya
Legal and Policy Manager, Seatrust Institute. Nelson is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, who is deeply committed to sustainability work and capacity building. His expertise in legal analysis, advocacy, research, and data collection has allowed him to provide technical support on mobilizing support to address loss and damage. Nelson is committed to creating positive and lasting change in sub-Saharan Africa.
Rowa, Musa
Sudan
Rowa is a young Sudanese, she is a social activist very passionate about Education and Youth Empowerment with two years of experience in public service. She graduated in Nov 2015 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Disaster Management – Organizations Management.
Kesuma Anugerah, Yanti
Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Yanti is a young person who is actively involved in urban development issues, especially inclusiveness and environmental issues. She currently works as a consultant for the climate-resilient and inclusive cities (CRIC) project. She is also building a local NGO in her city called Borneo Urban Lab which focuses on the urban environment, inclusivity, and youth. She uses a participatory and community-driven approach to interact with the community.
Qidi, Zhu
Bloomington, USA
Qidi is a graduate student majoring in Public Affairs and Environmental Science at Indiana University Bloomington. She is also a Research Assistant in the field of Environmental Science Education for the local community. Her academic interests include Gamification Education and Energy Consumption Behavior Change. Qidi has been a passionate youth empowerment practitioner with non-profit organizations for five years.
Yoel, Priatama
Depok, Indonesia
Yoel is a professional advisor and program manager on transportation, energy efficiency and climate change with extensive experience in leading and managing global programs and projects in diverse international development institutions, embassies, consulting firms, and government agencies. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering with a specialization on transportation planning from the Universitas Indonesia.
Besung, A. Ngum-Numfor
Yaounde, Cameroon
Albright has extensive knowledge and a passion for improving and championing transportation and road safety solutions. As a Youth for Road Safety member, she seeks to enhance road safety as a pillar of SDG 11's sustainable mobility through infrastructure changes and civic engagements. Serves her community via development projects, and in addition to road safety, she volunteers with the NM House charity association working with street kids.
Ezgi, Cap
Ankara, Turkey
Ezgi is a senior student of City and Regional Planning at Cankaya University. She will complete her training in June this year and she is passionate about sustainable development and also wants to become one of the leading urban planners of the future. Ezgi, who is interested in the intersection of city planning and design , also she has experience in this field.
Molly, Ogbodum
Calabar, Nigeria
Member, Global Health Focus, Africa. Molly has a multidisciplinary background in Public Health, Research, Project management, Communications and community development. Driven by her commitment to Sustainable Development, Molly is an African Activist for Climate Justice under FEMNET. As a public health graduate, her goal is to contribute to the improvement of public health and the well-being of individuals and communities.
Esther, Kairu
Nanyuki, Kenya
Esther Kairu is the Executive director of Empowerment for Youth Organization and a Master’s student of International Relations. Her goal is to promote urban development in her community. she had been a Co-Founder of a charity foundation whose objectives included running school feeding programs and providing feminine hygiene products to girls. She was the youngest political Aspirant in Laikipia county during the 2022 general elections in Kenya.
Ara Joy, Pacoma
Tacloban City, Philippines
Ara is a PhD Candidate at Chulalongkorn University and a research associate at Stockholm Environment Institute Asia. Her work focuses on climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, resilience, and adaptive governance. Ara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences major in Political Science from the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College, and a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of San Jose-Recoletos.
Letícia, Batista Mathias
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Passionate about sustainable development, she is a political scientist and internationalist and currently holds volunteer leadership positions in third sector organizations, such as Head on Climate Change at #tmjUNICEF and fundraising leader at International Youth Day in Brazil. She is also part of the Climate Reality Project and United People Global networks and, during her academic years, she was a scientific researcher and did two exchanges.
Sixto, Cristiani
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sixto Cristiani is a passionate professional in urban planning. With experience in the United Nations, Interamerican Development Bank, and as a parliamentary advisor, Sixto has a track record of making a triple impact through economic, social, and environmental efforts. As the founder of Treeple and a political activist, Sixto is committed to regenerating ecosystems in informal settlements.
Anoka, Abeyrathne
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Anoka is a social entrepreneur and urban policy advocate. A Cambridge University graduate and the co-founder of Growin’ Money – a social enterprise started at age 13 to empower women and vulnerable communities across South Asia through digital and environmental enterprise, she is the first Sri Lankan Commonwealth Youth Award recipient from Queen Elizabeth II, Forbes under 30, and Sri Lanka’s first World Economic Forum New Champion.
Rubina, Adhikari
Kathmandu, Nepal
Rubina is a highly motivated 22-year-old professional who possesses a strong drive to become an environmental analyst through sustainable development process. She is a recent forestry graduate and have been involved in various youth-led projects in environmental management, policy making and climate change. Her expertise and strategic thinking have positioned her as an emerging leader and she is commited to make positive impact.
Irene Anna, Shaji
Muscat, Oman
Irene Anna Shaji is an architect and urban manager with a background in urban governance, with a focus on service delivery and management. She most recently served as the India Smart Cities Fellow at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Irene is deeply committed to assisting cities in making informed, resource-effective, and demand-based decisions, and contributing her valuable insights and expertise to this crucial field.
Mohamed Ashraf, Hassan
Cairo, Egypt
Mohamed is a graduate student in Energy Engineering at The American University in Cairo, Egypt. Mohamed is advocating for SDGs in his community as an ambassador for Sustainable Development through his founded college club. Mohamed interned as a Research Assistant at the AUC Center for Environment and Sustainability and Princeton's program of Community Development, but he currently works as an associate consultant, trainer, and entrepreneur.
Anjali, Kashyap
New Delhi, India
As a sustainability and policy enthusiast, Anjali envisions leveraging the power of youth-led interventions rooted in evidence-based research for growth-driven action to tailor informed, inclusive, innovative, and climate-sensitive policies that foster community engagement and manifest a smart and sustainable world. She founded Project Gulzar and brings experience in academia with her engagement at SDG Vertical, NITI Aayog, Government of India.
Elissa, Kallab
Dubai, UAE
Elissa is a holder of a Bachelor of Law from Sagesse University, Lebanon. She has an interest in sustainability, human rights and gender equality. Her research and work has focused on building more inclusive, adpatable and equitable cities. Elissa worked with Sirens Associates a consulting company which its works orient around the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.
Paloma, D'Silva
Mississauga, Canada
Paloma is a young adult from the Greater Toronto Area. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science from the University of Western Ontario and is an aspiring environmental professional. She is motivated by a desire to make a difference in her community and to protect the environment. She is an advocate for sustainability and holds an appreciation for nature and protecting the environment for future generations.
Valeria Belén, Cerpa Salas
Arequipa,Perú
Valeria Cerpa is an architect and urban planner from Peru. She is collaborating with the building of a dashboard and digital tools for urban planners in the US. She has been intern at US Green Building Council in 2022. Valeria has also been a researcher at Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria. Advocate for the resilience and sustainability of communities. Her work has been recognized by GI-TOC, UNICITI, Young Global Changers and One Young World.
Sandra, Dankwart
Passau, Germany
Sandra Dankwart is a passionate activist about climate change, refugee, and child rights issues. She has a background in development studies and global political economy. Sandra was able to be a youth delegate for the United Nations Youth Assembly in 2018, where her passion for the SDGs began. Sandra is keen on giving back to the community, volunteering in many capacities, including Fridays for Future and UNICEF.
Hadeel, Qatamin
Amman, Jordan
Hadeel is a Researcher in Sustainable development. She completed her Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering. She's interested in NBS and green infrastructure, climate change, spatial justice, and sustainable cities. Hadeel aims to link policy and academic research to support an informed decision-making process for planning cities. She’s a Co-founder of “SIRAJ” Enterprise which aims to make Amman spaces just and inclusive for everyone.
Hasina, Zadran
Kabul, Afghanistan
Hasina Zadran was born on September 23, 1998, in Kabul City. In 2015, she joined Architecture at Kabul University. After that, she worked as Assistant Architect with Aga Khan Cultural Services for Afghanistan. Currently, she is working as a Settlement Planning Assistant with UN habitat. Hasina is a passionate Architect, Educator, and Urban planner. She hopes to advance her knowledge of Urban Planning through an international degree.
Ivan Harris, Tanyag
Quezon City, Philippines
Mr. Ivan Harris Tanyag is a graduate student at the School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) in University of the Philippines-Diliman. He is working as a research assistant at the Ateneo School of Government (ASOG) under PARTICIPATE, a three-year program that aims to promote vital and inclusive electoral reforms in the Philippines. He has previously presented his research work on transport policy and economics in several research conferences.
Mariami, Mikhelidze
Tbilisi, Georgia
Mar Mikhelidze was born in Kutaisi, Georgia. In 2014 Mar moved to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. She studied psychology at a bachelor's level. Psychodiagnosis and consulting - master's level. Mar started cycling in 2015. Since 2019 she has been a bike activist. She is one of the founders and head of NGO - Caucasus Cycling Network. In September of 2022 Mar Mikhelidze joined the global initiative - she's the Bicycle Mayor of Tbilisi.
Lucy, Liu
Vancouver, Canada
Lucy is a physiotherapist with a strong interest in empowering individuals of all abilities to pursue a life they desire through person centered care. She is passionate about education, personal development, and hopes to be a strong advocate for the people, working collaboratively to bring about positive change in their quality of life. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new hobbies.
Rajae, Haissouss
Rabat, Morocco
Rajae is a final year Master student at the National School of Architecture in Rabat and has previously worked as a Program Assistant for UN-Habitat office in Morocco. Experienced in advocacy, designing and sustainable planning, Rajae's main interest focuses on SDG 11 to empower and uplift communities. She is currently involved with the Africa Innovation Network to promote innovative solutions for more inclusive and sustainable cities in Africa.
Farah, Abou Harb
Lebanon
Farah Abou Harb is a Political Science graduate working as a women, peace and security program analyst in the field of peace process support. She has worked on projects in several countries across the MENA region and has developed expertise in gender-sensitive conflict analysis. Farah is committed to using her skills and expertise to promote sustainable gender equality and inclusive peace building practices around the world.
Angela, Plaku
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Angela Plaku graduated in International Relations, Development and Cooperation from University of Turin, and is currently studying a Master in Sustainable Development Management at the Jeffrey Sachs Center at Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is now undergoing an internship as an international business consultant for Stellar SparX International, besides being the president of Sunway Environmental Society.
Cornelia, Fjelkestam
Leeds, United Kingdom
Cornelia is a graduate engineer, working in the energy field. Her undergraduate research centred around finding data driven solutions to tackle the energy challenges tied up with climate change. Cornelia was able to show that new technological approaches such as machine learning can help us make gains in the field of renewable energy. Her concern for the impacts of climate change has solidified her commitment to help create a sustainable future.
Andrei, Moskvin
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Andrei Moskvin, a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in sustainable urban development and climate change at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, has experience working as a consultant on urban sustainability projects related to urban safety, climate change adaptation, and nature-based solutions. He is keenly interested in exploring digital solutions for climate change, spatial planning, urban resilience, and social equity.
Eleonora, Orso
Brussels, Belgium
As a cities lover at heart, Eleonora believes in cities’ potential to strengthen democracy and reach ambitious sustainability goals. She currently works at Eurocities where she is committed to raise cities’ voice within EU policymaking. Her focus is on economic governance, sustainable development, investments and innovation. Before she worked as Research Assistant in think tanks and academia. Her background is in Political Sciences and Economics.
Ananda, Henklain
Boa Vista, Brazil
Ananda is a recent graduate urbanist and architect from the northernmost Brazilian Amazon. She volunteers at the Orinoco's Project by Cáritas, which focuses on sanitation for outside shelter Venezuelan refugees in Roraima. She works as Urban Planning and Climate Justice research support and as a self-employed. Her deep commitment to environmental justice, affordable housing, and resilient cities motivates her work, activism, and academic goals.
Saima, Shaikh
Pune, India
Saima Shaikh is an aspiring urban designer based in the upcoming metropolis of Pune, India. With a background in architecture, her interest lies in designing spaces that are adaptable, resilient, and responsive to the needs of their users. As a resident of a rapidly urbanizing city characterized by socio-economic and communal divisions, she is eager to engage in meaningful discourse and explore potential solutions for equitable urban spaces.
Jason, Cheng
Los Angeles, USA
Jason is an urban planner committed to building regenerative cities where all people can thrive and live with dignity and autonomy. With a background in transportation and climate planning, he currently focuses on developing transit and first-last mile infrastructure in Los Angeles. He has advised city and regional governments, companies, and foundations in the US on new mobility policies and technology. He is originally from Hong Kong.
Mark, Ndaba
Nairobi, Kenya
Mark is an experienced Realtor, Land Administrator & GIS Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate and other related industries. He is multi-skilled in negotiation, problem solving, quantitative/qualitative research, Consulting and Data Analysis. He obtained a B.Sc. in Land Administration from The Technical University of Kenya and is very passionate about SDGs.
Nahom, Gebrekirstos
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Nahom Gebrekirstos is a young professional based in Addis Ababa, with a bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a master's degree in Project Management. After working with his urban planning background, he is now working on his business and data skills as a Business Analyst at Masero Insights. Nahom aims to bring positive change through projects that bring economic uplift and community development.
Amarzaya, Munkhbat
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Amarzaya is an urban planner with a BSc from the National University of Mongolia. Also, she is the CEO of the Mongolian Young Planners Association. Professionally, she works as a Sustainable City Specialist in The City Standard Control agency, whose interest primarily focuses on urban development issues & localizing implementation of the New Urban Agenda. She is very passionate about urban development issues and environmental problems.
Sonali, Mahamna
New Delhi, India
Sonali is an Architect and Urban Planner who believes in a responsive multi-disciplinary approach. She is working towards inclusive and sustainable development of Indian cities supported by a participatory urban governance model.
Intrigued by the community-driven public spaces with a special inclination towards climate-resilient cities. She is also an environmentalist and tries to inculcate a zero-waste lifestyle around her.
Oumaima, El Idrissi
Casablanca, Morocco
Oumaima holds a Bachelor's in Economics and a Master’s degree in Politics from SOAS University of London, where she has written her thesis on the effect of integrating SDGs-related policies into economies. After working in NYC advising clients in green finance, she went back to Morocco to get into politics. Once elected as the youngest city councillor in her city, she started advocating for climate action with the help of local youth organizations.
Hakimu, Sseviiri
Kampala, Uganda
Hakimu Sseviiri is a PhD candidate and researcher in Geographical Sciences at Makerere University. Hakimu has over seven-year of experience in research, teaching and mentorship across scales. Hakimu is also a co-founder of Glocal Progressive Goals (GPG)- a social enterprise that mobilises and builds youth action towards innovative pathways to societal transformation, sustainability and resilience.
Guillermo, Prieto Viertel
Barcelona, Spain
Guillermo is an ambitious young professional with a diverse academic background and a passion for development. With a bachelor's degree in physics, a master's in philosophy, and a master's in policy analysis, he brings a unique blend of quantitative and qualitative expertise to his work. Currently, he is interning at UN-Habitat, where he is using his analytical skills to help build more resilient and sustainable cities and territories.
Sanduni, Dissanayake
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Sanduni is an Urban Planning research student passionate about development studies and climate change. She recently completed her BSc (Hons) degree in Town and Country Planning from the University of Moratuwa and currently acts as a member of the Climate Action Working Group of the Commonwealth Association of Planners and PyeongChang Youth Peace Ambassador. Her motto is "Leave no one behind" in the journey of achieving sustainable development.
Milica Skaro
Belgrade, Serbia
Milica Škaro is an NYU School of Law master’s graduate specializing in environmental and energy law. She is a Waste Law Fellow at NYU’s Guarini Center, researching global textile waste recycling models. Milica co-founded a youth-led NGO, Movement for Cooperation and Development of Youth, with the main mission to empower youth in the Western Balkan region through non-formal education and support them in their community development initiatives.
Nicolás, Gallardo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nicolás is an environmental lawyer. He works as a legislative advisor and in a legal clinic that provides assistance to people in need
He is part of Youth for Climate Argentina, a movement that fights to achieve a just transition
Youth Delegate C40 Summit Buenos Aires 2022
He is currently studying for his Master's degree in Environmental Management.
Gabriela, Kreutzberger
Santiago, Chile
Gabriela is a curious and determined young-changemaker. She received a Bachelor’s degree from New York University in Social and Environmental Impact Design. She has led several projects and youth advocate groups ensuring sustainable development in education, health & transportation. She aims to become a leader in her community integrating interdisciplinary backgrounds and ways of thought to maximize solutions to the most pressing issues today.
Margaret, Kangethe
Nairobi, Kenya
Njoki Kangethe is an environmental engineer at a CBO called 'Slums Going Green and Clean', with three years of experience in water and environmental engineering. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. Njoki is credited with designing plastic and organic waste processing systems in Kibera, Nairobi.
She is an ambitious team player.
Amulya, Dhulipala
Singapore, Singapore
Amulya is an Instructor at the National University of Singapore, where she has an MSc in Integrated Sustainable Design. She believes the city is the cause and solution to planetary problems and advocates for sustainable development in creative ways— including writing a children’s book on environmental degradation, working on a sustainable design podcast, mobilizing campaign and nonprofit initiatives, and conducting social data science projects.
Ekemini, John
Luton, United Kingdom
Ekemini is an alumnus of the University of Oxford's Master of Science program in Energy Systems in the United Kingdom. She is skilled at providing creative solutions to climate, sustainability, and biodiversity issues. She has held different awards, one of such is the "40 under 40" award for "Inspiring African Future Mechanical Engineers (IAFME)" in 2020 for outstanding contributions and youthful efforts to the engineering activities in Africa.
Adriana, Magli
Milan, Italy
Adriana is a young urban planner from Italy, currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Urban Planning and Policy Design from Politecnico di Milano. Her interests reside in the study of urban policies for the creation of more sustainable cities.
Ashwini, Ravichandran
Chennai, India
Ashwini is currently enrolled in a Master’s in Public Administration at the University of Madras. Passionate about sustainability and community development, she worked on blue papers of a few public policies in Karnataka and Maharashtra. She is also a zero waste advocate engaged in socio-environmental initiatives with GAIA Asia Pacific. Ashwini also runs her own small business online focusing on zero-waste home décor.
Rahul, Verma
Singapore, Singapore
Rahul is an Architect, Urban planner, and social entrepreneur. He has worked as a project manager, business developer, and systems designer. He is passionate about contributing positively towards society and the environment. A lifelong learner, Rahul is fueled by curiosity, learning new subjects and drawing connections between them. His primary research interest is to develop spatial standards for urban food production in high-density cities.
Glades, Khajik
Stockholm, Sweden
Glades is a driven individual pursuing a Master's degree in Human Rights and Democracy with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Politics from Stockholm University. Passionate about human rights, sustainable development, and the intersection of business and social/environmental justice. She's keen to contribute to initiatives that adress these issues, and aims to advance sustainable development goals.
Juliette, Allen
London, United Kingdom
Juliette works as consultant in urbanism and regeneration, with experience in culture and heritage-based projects. She is passionate about sustainable urban development, and placemaking. She holds a BA in Geography from Oxford University, where she focussed on urban geography and researched park policy and governance in London.
Allan, Baingana
Nwoya, Uganda
Allan is an experienced quantity surveyor with a passion for sustainable development. He has worked with various multinational companies in the past and is skilled in project management, scheduling, tracking, monitoring project progress and preparation of conceptual estimates and final accounts. Allan enjoys staying up to date with the latest construction software and is always looking for new ways to innovate and achieve results.
Viviana, Sánchez-Aizcorbe Hennings
Lima, Peru
Researcher, Centro Latinoamericano de Excelencia en Cambio Climático y Salud (Clima).
Viviana is an urban ecologist with a master's degree in Environment and Sustainable Development from UCL. As a researcher at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and Clima, she aims to understand the challenges that Peruvian cities face and to motivate students in developing sustainable solutions for them.
Ayomitomiwa, Ogunsile
Ibadan, Nigeria
Ayomitomiwa is a realtor and the founder of Ayomi Arts, a social enterprise solving environmental and social problems using creative arts. She has a background in architecture and has worked with government and private firms in the real estate sector to advance the cause of sustainable cities and communities in Nigeria. Through Ayomi Arts, she creates valuable products like furniture from waste to promote environmental sustainability.
Esra'a, Al Haj
Amman, Jordan
Esra'a is a dedicated civil engineering researcher who specializes in sustainable transportation, road safety, and green cities. With her expertise in the construction industry and institutional research, she has published three papers in civil engineering. Esra'a holds a postgraduate diploma in sustainable urban development from Erasmus Uni Rotterdam and a Master's degree in Transportation Engineering from Jordan Uni of Science and Tech.
Carter, Cheng
London, United Kingdom
Carter is a Programme Evaluation Lead at United Nations ESCAP and a Sustainability Research Lead at the London Hub of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community. Passionate about social changes, Carter is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Yenching Scholar'21 specialising in AI governance and tech policy at Peking University, and the Hong Kong Head Delegate to the 2020 UN Youth Plenary and the 10th UN ECOSOC Youth Forum.
Fatimata, Cham
New York, USA
Activist. Poet. Gender Equality Advocate, Fatimata Cham is originally from the Bronx, New York, she is 21 years old and is a first-generation Gambian college student. She is a double major in Government and Law and Women and Gender studies. She is also a 2022 Truman Scholar, 2019 coca-cola scholar, and former girl up teen advisor to the United Nations Foundation. Most recently she was casted in the show Dear... alongside Malala Yousfzai.
Laila, Al Mukhtar
London, United Kingdom
Laila is a final-year student at King’s College London pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Politics. She has undertaken various sustainability-focused pursuits throughout her academic career and is currently working on an undergraduate dissertation focusing on sustainable public transportation. She has experience in policy and research and is primarily interested in sustainable urban design and the development of resilient cities.
Veronica, Gobbo
Venice, Italy
Veronica works as a management consultant for the Public Sector, supervising the allocation of national and European funds that support local administration’ digitization process. Veronica holds a MSc in Development Economics and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science. She is passionate about the impact of data and technology in public policies, particularly regarding social housing and sustainable mobility.
David, Capelli
Madison, USA
David Capelli is Co-Founder and Head of Global Partnerships at #SmartCohort a 501(c)3 fiscally sponsored project at the Center for Community Stewardship in Madison, Wisconsin with a mission to enable an equitable and disaster-resilient world. Prior to the Local Pathways Fellowship, Capelli was Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Millennial Policy Board, a 2018 Global Climate Action Summit Delegate, and a World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Shaper.
Marwa, Alshara
Edmonton, Canada
Marwa is a bright, optimistic architect and one of the innovative & leading sustainable Champions at Reimagine Architects. She is LEED® AP, WELL AP& Advisor at IWBI. She is passionate about creating a sense of place, fostering human health, and celebrating communities through transdisciplinary and multi-scalar collaboration. As a Syrian-Canadian with an interest in international and humanitarian-focused studies, Marwa is committed to the UN.SDGs.
Marina, Shneerson
Houston, USA
Marina is a Budget & Contracts Specialist at Management Sciences for Health. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in Global Studies, specializing in Development and minoring in Global Public Health. Previously, Marina supported research investigating micro-clinic models as well as an ethical fashion startup. Marina is passionate about gender equity advocacy and data-driven solutions to public health challenges.
Samia, Aboni
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Project Officer-Climate Change, UNDP Bangladesh: Samia is an architect focusing on rural settlement design. She has been working with the United Nations for more than 3 years. She also has experience with the Private Sector. Samia is passionate about the environment and climate change and working with communities to create inclusive infrastructure. She is currently working with UNDP Bangladesh, supporting their climate change programming.
Kristy, Tong
Amsterdam, Netherlands
An urban planner by training, Kristy shares a great affinity with building inclusive urban spaces in cities. Currently working with stakeholder engagement that brings together cities, industries, research and university partners, and most importantly, citizens, Kristy aims to bring innovation processes closer to the ground while developing holistic spatial and mobility solutions suitable for all.
Frank, Kizza
Kampala, Uganda
Frank is an Environmental Health Scientist, researcher and climate change advocate. He is passionate about community development which is the basis and inspiration of his work. He aspires for a world where individuals to essential needs such as health, sanitation and hygiene facilities, clean water and clean air in underserved communities.
Nzeakor, Chizoba
Lagos, Nigeria
Chizoba is a Climate and Clean Energy Professional, she takes action by working on renewable energy projects, creating access to clean energy, from communities to buildings, and ensuring energy efficiency and Clean Energy improvements in rural and urban areas of Nigeria. She is also a sustainable waste manager, plans sustainable events and leads various youth groups.
Mishaal Khan
Karachi, Pakistan
Mishaal Khan is an experienced International Relations graduate who works in Climate Change & Agri-Tech in Karachi, Pakistan. She has a strong background in nonprofit management, research, human rights, and environmental sustainability. Mishaal has worked with organizations like the United Nations, UNDP, The IRC and World Relief, and has experience in social impact causes such as refugee resettlement, sustainability & human rights.
