Kiersten Mailler

Kiersten Mailler is the Knowledge Community Director at Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, based in the Greater Philadelphia area.1 She joined the company in late 2023 to take on this role, which focuses on uCity Square, a development project in Philadelphia.1

Role and Responsibilities

As the Knowledge Community Director, Kiersten describes her position as being the "mayor" of uCity Square. Her primary responsibilities include:

• Connecting various stakeholders such as tenants, community members, universities, and residents1
• Fostering a creative and collaborative science ecosystem1
• Providing programming for all constituents involved with the neighborhood1

Professional Background

Kiersten brings a diverse set of experiences to her current role:

• Her prior work spans fields including economic development, architecture, sustainability, landscape design, real estate, and human-scale planning1
• She possesses expertise in project management, community engagement, research and writing, inter-sectional planning, negotiation, human-centered design, and placemaking1

Education

Kiersten's educational background includes:

• BA from Smith College (2006-2010)1
• MA from Tufts University (2011-2013)1
• Study abroad experience at DIS (2008-2009)1

Recent Activities

Since taking on her role at Wexford Science & Technology, Kiersten has been actively engaged in the Philadelphia community:

• She has shared insights about her first week as Knowledge Community Director, expressing excitement about her new perspective on the city2
• Kiersten has been involved in discussions about expanding the team, mentioning a similar role opening in Baltimore3

Through her position, Kiersten Mailler plays a crucial role in developing and nurturing the knowledge community within uCity Square, contributing to Philadelphia's growing life sciences and technology ecosystem.