Meet the Team
Urban Wild Planning (UWP) consists of six Portland State University Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) students who are in the final terms of their program. Project team members bring a wide variety of experience and planning expertise relating to transportation planning, land use planning, environmental planning, and emergency management and community resilience.
Aidan Simpson
Aidan is the GIS lead and Co-Design lead for Urban Wild Planning. He focuses on transportation planning in his studies. In his free time he enjoys backpacking, reading, and going on bike rides.
Beth Whitener
Beth specializes in community resilience with a focus on emergency management and preparedness. She obtained a BS in Environmental Science before attending the MURP program. For this assessment, she is a Co-Project Coordinator and the Copy Editor.
Emily D'Antonio
Emily specializes in transportation planning and has a background focus in the environment and sustainability. She obtained a BS in Environmental Engineering prior to enrolling in the MURP program. For the assessment, she is the main lead for Data Analysis and Communication coordination.
Harrison Husting
Harrison specializes in transportation and land use planning. He obtained a BA in Economics and Urban Studies prior to the program. For this assessment, he is the lead for Policy Analysis/Recommendations and support for Public Engagement.
Jessa Miller
Jessa specializes in climate resilience, environmental planning and land use planning. She obtained a BA in Political Science prior to the MURP program. For this assessment, she is the Co-Project Coordinator, Co-Design lead, and lead researcher.
Kadin Mangalik
Kadin focuses on transportation and environmental planning. Before MURP, he obtained a BA in mathematics. For this assessment, he is leading community engagement and equity.
PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
The Project Steering Committee holds once a month meetings in a virtual format. The purpose of this committee is to provide direction and guidance to the UWP project team.