Ava Bromberg is a highly qualified urban planner with a broad range of expertise in urban planning, government relations, and community engagement. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies & Studio Art from Hamilton College and a Master of Arts degree in Urban Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles. Before entering the field of urban planning, Ava has worked in various positions such as Director of Fieldwork, Planning and Research Coordinator, Planning Fellow, and many more. Afterward, she co-founded Mess Hall and became a Fellow at Thomas J. Watson Foundation. Prior to that, she served as a Planning and Research Coordinator at Visions for Vermont, Project Director at Atwater Crossing: Arts and Innovation Complex (ATX), and Senior Vice President, Business Development at The Reef: A Creative Habitat. Currently, Ava is the Vice President and Sr. Development Manager at Lendlease.