About

My name is Sophie Maes and I am fourth-year student at NYU Gallatin studying Urban Problem Solving and Sustainable Design. Growing up in coastal Santa Barbara, California, an ethos of environmental responsibility was instilled in me from early on. As a college student, experiences in New York City and Buenos Aires have informed my perspective on urban life—its many wonders and challenges. I am eager to explore the intersection of sustainable design practices and social justice. As a Gallatin Global Fellow in Urban Practice, I will spend the summer in Madrid working with Paisaje Transversal, an urban design office that emphasizes community engagement and democratic participation in their initiatives.