Clara Parker (she/her) is the Director of Global Exchange at Urban Design Forum, where she connects New York City’s civic community to the world’s foremost urban leaders – inspiring creative change around shared challenges, from housing and infrastructure to health and resilience. Previously, she was the Director of the Global Justice Institute at El Puente. Clara has a background in participatory action research, youth and community development and public art. She holds a Master of Science in Education from Bank Street College of Education.