Deputy Director

• Feb 2019 - Present

• Manage and oversee the activities and operations of the hybrid Urban and Regional Planning (URP) department, under the general oversight of the Director, with an emphasis on planning and development services, proposal development, grant management and client portfolio management• Oversee a portfolio of projects focusing on co-designing innovative governance and urban development models (Horizon 2020 & Europe, Interreg DTP, URBACT, UIA)• Deliver successful urban development, regeneration, green and digital transition proposals (research, work plan, budgets) in highly competitive international programs (e.g., $3.2M pilot in program with a 6% approval rate) • Develop progress reports, budgeting and contracting (including official reporting to grant and contract authorities), coordinating with the administrative department for internal administrative, financial and personnel policies• Client development and business representation internationally, in relation with clients, partners, in conferences and events (intl. keynote speeches, workshop organization and facilitation, B2B sessions), at general consortium assemblies and project review meetings Show less

Urban and Regional Planner

• Apr 2013 - Feb 2019

• Developed and coordinate urban planning and pilot adaptation, policy and stakeholder engagement work packages, developing research and urban investments in 20 countries • Led planning on integrated metropolitan strategies and programs for social innovation, green transition, circular economy and smart heritage valorization• Delivered full grant proposals on wide range of topics (research, framework, work plan, budget and programming) • Designed and implemented multi-level stakeholder consultations, including over 25 workshops internationally • Analyzed policies and regulatory frameworks and developed guidelines for new urban policies (data-driven territorial capital valorization, embodied carbon and carbon-neutral building support) • Authored benchmarking frameworks, methodologies for urban data analysis and participatory planning Show less

President

• Dec 2021 - Present

The Romanian Professional Association of Urban Planners (APUR) is a professional, non-governmental, apolitical and non-profit organization currently representing about 180 members, professionals working in the interdisciplinary domain of urban and territorial planning. In my current mandate as president (2021-2023), my role is to lead and grow the Association, liaising with members, governments and other stakeholders • Providing professional opinions and recommends expert members in advisory roles • Proposing amendments to urban and territorial planning legislation and regulations (e.g., Law no. 246/2022 on Metropolitan Areas, Draft Law for approval of the Code of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and Constructions) • Overseeing the main activities and projects of the Association: General Assemblies, Board and Council meetings • Project development, including the cooperation for the first national Statute of the Profession of Planners, together with members of the Board and the Romanian Register of Urban Planners Formerly held the position of censor (2017-2019) and VP of communications (2019-2021). Representing APUR on the permanent Urban Planning Commission of the Cluj County. Show less

Member Board of Directors

• Oct 2022 - Present

Member

• May 2014 - Oct 2022

National Delegation Member (2014-2019)

Planning expert

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

Planning Expert and in-house consultant for ISOCARP - International Society of City and Regional Planners. I have worked on the Horizon 2020 „ESPRESSO” Project. „systEmic Standardisation apPRoach to Empower Smart citieS and cOmmunities” focused on the development of a conceptual Smart Cities Information Framework: it developed a common language/shared vocabulary and a city information & indicator platform which can be adopted by cities. For more information visit www.espresso-project.eu.Within the project, I've primarily worked on developing the city research and reference case studies, data transfer and standardization requirements, as well as the input on sectorial systems analysis from the perspective of a city planning organization, specifically for the two ESPRESSO Pilots of Rotterdam and Tartu, but also including other cities through participatory workshops and events. Show less

Urban Development and Innovation Consultant

• Sep 2015 - Present

Consulting for urban and regional authorities on sustainable development and policy innovation. • Supporting systems innovation in public administration: - Guide for internal innovation for local authorities (RO) - Investment Plan for public asset co-management strategies and new urban commons regulations (URBACT III CO4CITIES project) - Strategy for civil servant innovation pilot competitions (MVPs) using design thinking (URBACT III Innovato-R project) • Coordinating and consulting on urban strategies and plans, including research and analysis on urban context, plan and policy framework, stakeholder analysis, e.g.: - Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (Hunedoara, Iernut, Hațeg); - Integrated and thematic development strategies (IUSD Hunedoara; Sustainable Tourism Strategy Constanța) • Facilitating stakeholder engagement workshops and participatory design processes • Advising cities on proposal and bid development for competitive research and innovation and international cooperation programs (e.g., Horizon 2020 & Europe, UIA, Interreg, URBACT) Show less

Board Member

• Jan 2017 - Present

URBAN2020 represents a non-governmental organisation involved in urban planning research and youth participation, carrying out theoretical studies and campaigns for training, education and support for project implementation. The Association's current activities and projects include: • GIS4SCHOOLS – Improving STEAM Education in Secondary Schools through thedevelopment and co-creation of new methodologies for teaching to and exploitationby pupils of GIS products related to climate impact on the environment• FOOD WAVE - Empowering Urban Youth for Climate Change • BRIGHT - Building RIGHTs-based and Innovative Governance for EU mobile women Show less

Project Manager

• May 2015 - Jan 2017

Project coordinator of the "YPLAN - Young Placemakers Initiative" project (2015-2016). The initiative reached over 7,000 youth enrolled in highschool studies in Bucharest, co-developed and jointly implemented temporary redevelopment projects for 4 squares in Bucharest, with a group of 30 pilot students.

Teaching Assistant

• Oct 2017 - Jul 2022

Hourly staff teaching assistant affiliated to the Urban Planning and Territorial Development department of the “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism (UAUIM) in Bucharest, Romania: • Held seminars, advised year III, IV and master’s student teams on semester and dissertation projects (Urban Management and Administration, Territorial Planning, Urban Renewal, Strategic Planning) • Contributed to university research as hourly staff in the Urban Planning and Territorial Development department • Held Urban Economy and Strategic Territorial Development seminars, graded and reported according to university standards Show less

Regional Planner

• Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

Worked on large-scale regional strategies and studies, tasked with data collection, research and analysis, spatial visualizations • Zonal Territorial Development Plan for the “Ploiesti – Bucharest – Giurgiu” Axis • Background study, Romanian National Spatial Development Plan, Settlement Network Worked on large-scale regional strategies and studies, tasked with data collection, research and analysis, spatial visualizations • Zonal Territorial Development Plan for the “Ploiesti – Bucharest – Giurgiu” Axis • Background study, Romanian National Spatial Development Plan, Settlement Network

Photographer and Illustrator

• Jul 2005 - Oct 2012