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Sophia Schuff

she/her Portfolio Director

Sophia is a director, urban anthropologist, and leads Gehl’s EMEA team focused on foundation and philanthropic sectors. Her expertise in evidence-based research, community development and storytelling ensures that projects always center people and their needs. Sophia has been central in establishing Gehl’s initiatives in health such as food systems, childhood development, and air quality. Additionally, Sophia leads the strategic development of public life studies, innovation work, public realm action plans, and placemaking program frameworks. Some notable projects she has been involved in include the implementation of Novo Nordisk’s Healthy Neighborhood Strategy, Google’s Global Placemaking Program, and Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Urban95 program development. Outside of her professional pursuits, Sophia shares her knowledge and experiences as a university lecturer, workshop facilitator, and keynote speaker. During her free time, she enjoys urban gardening and hiking.

Office

Copenhagen

Expertise

Community engagement and deep listening
Anthropology
Early childhood development

People

A collective of urban change makers, data and social scientists, strategists, and designers

Our team is made up of more than 110 purpose-driven people from over 25 countries. We have varied expertise, backgrounds, and stories that shape who we are and how we show up.

Recognizing each our own strengths and weaknesses, we do our best work when we intersect, overlap, and stretch. We subscribe to ‘collaboration over competition’ within the organization, as well as with the partners and client groups we work with. All this to say, from CEO to intern, on good days, and less-good days, we simply strive to do our best to help create more equitable, healthy, and sustainable cities for all.

You’ll find us at our offices in Copenhagen, New York, and San Francisco. As our work takes us to new regions, we always adapt our practice to fit the unique culture and nuances of each place.

Everyone

Name

Position

Email

Office

A. Ghigo DiTommaso,
Team Director, San Francisco, Partner

ghigo@gehlpeople.com

A. Ghigo DiTommaso, Team Director, San Francisco, Partner

Team Director, San Francisco, Partner

ghigo@gehlpeople.com

San Francisco

Adam Eriksson,
Urban Data Analytics Expert

adam.eriksson@gehlpeople.com

Adam Eriksson, Urban Data Analytics Expert

Urban Data Analytics Expert

adam.eriksson@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

Adriana Akers,
Senior Project Manager

adriana@gehlpeople.com

Adriana Akers, Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

adriana@gehlpeople.com

New York

Aja Jeanty,
Urban Designer

aja@gehlpeople.com

Aja Jeanty, Urban Designer

Urban Designer

aja@gehlpeople.com

Worldwide

Akana Jayewardene,
Strategist & Designer II

akana.jayewardene@gehlpeople.com

Akana Jayewardene, Strategist & Designer II

Strategist & Designer II

akana.jayewardene@gehlpeople.com

San Francisco

Albert Mørk,
IT Supporter

albert.mork@gehlpeople.com

Albert Mørk, IT Supporter

IT Supporter

albert.mork@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

Alejandra Edery,
Project Manager

alejandra.edery@gehlpeople.com

Alejandra Edery, Project Manager

Project Manager

alejandra.edery@gehlpeople.com

New York

Alexander Spitzer,
Project Director

alexander@gehlpeople.com

Alexander Spitzer, Project Director

Project Director

alexander@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

Amanda Gregor,
Senior Project Manager

amanda@gehlpeople.com

Amanda Gregor, Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

amanda@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

Amira Badran,
Senior Project Manager

amira.badran@gehlpeople.com

Amira Badran, Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

amira.badran@gehlpeople.com

Worldwide

Andreas Michelsen,
Sustainability Lead

andreas-m@gehlpeople.com

Andreas Michelsen, Sustainability Lead

Sustainability Lead

andreas-m@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

Andreas Røhl,
Mobility Lead

andreas@gehlpeople.com

Andreas Røhl, Mobility Lead

Mobility Lead

andreas@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

Andrew Sime,
Intern

andrew.sime@gehlpeople.com

Andrew Sime, Intern

Intern

andrew.sime@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

Anna Muessig,
Senior Project Director, Partner

anna@gehlpeople.com

Anna Muessig, Senior Project Director, Partner

Senior Project Director, Partner

anna@gehlpeople.com

San Francisco

Ashrita Shetty,
Senior Strategist

ashrita@gehlpeople.com

Ashrita Shetty, Senior Strategist

Senior Strategist

ashrita@gehlpeople.com

New York

Assar Swanberg,
Intern

assar.swanberg@gehlpeople.com

Assar Swanberg, Intern

Intern

assar.swanberg@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

Astrid Marie Astrupgaard,
Project Manager

astrid@gehlpeople.com

Astrid Marie Astrupgaard, Project Manager

Project Manager

astrid@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

Blaine Merker,
Senior Project Director, Head of Climate, Partner

blaine@gehlpeople.com

Blaine Merker, Senior Project Director, Head of Climate, Partner

Senior Project Director, Head of Climate, Partner

blaine@gehlpeople.com

San Francisco

Brett Merriam,
Project Manager

brett@gehlpeople.com

Brett Merriam, Project Manager

Project Manager

brett@gehlpeople.com

New York

Candice Ji,
Designer II

candice@gehlpeople.com

Candice Ji, Designer II

Designer II

candice@gehlpeople.com

New York

Carlota Pedersen-Madero,
Project Director

carlota@gehlpeople.com

Carlota Pedersen-Madero, Project Director

Project Director

carlota@gehlpeople.com

Worldwide

Caroline Kraft Hansen,
Student Assistant

caroline.hansen@gehlpeople.com

Caroline Kraft Hansen, Student Assistant

Student Assistant

caroline.hansen@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

Cassandra Nike Erin Lundgren,
Intern

cassandra.lundgren@gehlpeople.com

Cassandra Nike Erin Lundgren, Intern

Intern

cassandra.lundgren@gehlpeople.com

Copenhagen

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