Mahreen Alam
Mahreen Alam is a policy strategist striving to make cities more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive places to live. With a background in state and local government, community organizing, and policy based research, her interests lie in creating partnerships across sectors and connecting ideas and frameworks to create long lasting change. At Cityfi she leads project coordination, and supports design and policy research for smart city projects.
Before Cityfi, Mahreen worked in the Innovations division at the City of West Hollywood where she led projects on data sharing, electric vehicle chargers and Smart city bus shelters. She also worked with the City of Santa Monica’s mobility division to implement a platform to track data on travel behavior patterns through different technology modes. Mahreen holds a bachelors in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of California Los Angeles.
Associate
Los Angeles, CA
Education
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, Master in Public Policy, Public Policy Analysis
UC Irvine, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Government
Contact: mahreen@cityfi.co
1.What does a livable city mean to you?
I believe the key ingredients to creating livable cities are, accessibility for all to green spaces, strong and sustainable infrastructure, a robust public transportation system, and access to affordable housing.
2. What drew you to cities?
One of my favorite things about cities is that each has its own unique vibe. Being able to walk down the street of a new city and soaking up the architecture, incredible art, and getting a waft from the kitchens of local restaurants are one of my favorite things about cities. It’s not just about the buildings, it’s about the diverse people that make up the unique tapestry of each city.
