Andrea Partenio is an urban strategist with a decade of experience working at the intersection of the built environment, public policy, and city governance. As a global cities consultant and Deputy Chief of Staff at Bloomberg Associates, she advises municipal leaders on projects ranging from adaptive reuse and real estate strategy to strategic planning and operational excellence. Drawing on her foundation in architecture and planning, Andrea brings a systems-oriented approach to helping cities shape more resilient, accessible, and vibrant urban environments. She holds degrees from Columbia University and the University of Michigan and has worked across North America and Europe on efforts to make cities more responsive to the needs of their residents.