Joanne is an interdisciplinary urbanist, designer, and strategist at the intersection of placekeeping, public space and participatory design.
Location
New York City, NY
Des Moines, IA
Education
P
Pratt Institute-Main
August 2020 - May 2024
degree
Bachelor's
major
Industrial Design
minors
Interior Design
Peace and Justice Studies
Work Experience
N
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Community Design Associate
New York City, NY, United States, 10075
August 2024 - present
company
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
title
Community Design Associate
overview
- Support the implementation of NYCHA’s Connected Communities program and its partnership projects with city agencies, non-profits, and philanthropy organizations, creating equitable and accessible open spaces across NYCHA campuses.
- Create and review participatory design plans, engagement strategies, and feedback loops for capital and partnership projects.
- Assist in initiation and preparation of urban design concepts, strategies and proposals at neighborhood and block scales.
- Prepare and review drawings and presentations relating to open space, urban design and architecture for community development projects.