Roger Barres is a Barcelona-based expert in urban governance, public innovation, and local government performance. With a robust career spanning research, policy analysis, and strategic planning, he has made significant contributions to both local and metropolitan governance.

Focus areas: governance, policy, innovation

Savina Caporali is a sustainability consultant with over a decade of experience delivering environmental and social impact solutions across government, nonprofit, and private sectors. She has led projects in clean technology investment, climate adaptation, and sustainability program development.

Focus areas: policy, sustainability, circular economy

David Cooper has contributed to numerous transformative transportation initiatives across Canada, since 2005. He is an urban and transportation planner who helps cities successfully shepherd politically sensitive projects through large municipal and regional governments.

Focus areas: mobility, transit safety, housing

Alex Gaio is a transportation planner working on transit planning, strategic planning, and transportation demand management. Alex’s project portfolio includes Calgary’s Green Line LRT, Auckland’s new bus network, and Metro Vancouver’s Land Value Capture Affordability Assessment.

Focus areas: mobility, innovation, sustainability

Willem is a public transit and rail research consultant with 10+ years of professional and academic experience in data-driven analyses and modelling of urban transportation systems. Willem has a unique ability to bridge the gap between complex analysis, emerging research, and practical application and implementation.

Focus areas: governance, policy, data, mobility

Rob Krauss is a government relations and public policy specialist with 15+ years of experience unlocking major real estate, infrastructure, and economic development projects. His career has been dedicated to shaping and delivering projects that serve the public good while balancing the needs of government, communities, and private stakeholders.

Focus areas: governance, policy, infrastructure, economic development

Kelly Rowe is the creator of City Action Lab. She brings two decades of experience working with the public sector as a researcher, senior advisor, and management consultant. Her work is focused on helping governments design and implement impactful strategies that enhance quality of life within their communities.

Focus areas: governance, policy, economic development, mobility

Zachary Spicer is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University, where he also serves as the Head of New College. He is a leading expert in municipal governance, public policy, and intergovernmental relations.

Focus areas: governance, policy, innovation

William Sutter is an experienced professional specializing in real estate, urban development, and investment strategy. He is currently serving as Director, Housing Innovation at GroundBreak Ventures, where he focuses on advancing innovative housing solutions.

Focus areas: policy, housing, innovation