Karin Brandt

Karin Brandt is a notable figure in the fields of urban planning and community engagement, serving as the Founder and CEO of coUrbanize, a pioneering community engagement software utilized by real estate and municipal teams.

With a master's degree in city planning from MIT, Karin is dedicated to fostering meaningful and equitable engagement practices, evident through her work on over 500 projects across the United States and Canada.

Her expertise extends to academia, where she imparts knowledge on Community Engagement to urban planning graduate students at Boston University's Metropolitan College.

Karin's commitment to inclusivity and amplifying marginalized voices has positioned her as a thought leader, contributing insights to respected platforms like Urban Land Institute, NextCity, and CityLab.

Recognized for her contributions, Karin has received accolades such as inclusion in ConnectCRE's Women in Real Estate and GlobeStreet's Women of Influence.

coUrbanize, under Karin's leadership, has garnered industry recognition by being listed on the GovTech 100 and being a finalist for prestigious awards like the Ivory Prize and FastCompany's World Changing Ideas.

Throughout her career, Karin has held various roles, including Adjunct Faculty at Boston University, Board Member at Housing Navigator Massachusetts, Inc., and Research Analyst at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.