Mup Jonelle Simunich
About Mup Jonelle Simunich
Mup Jonelle Simunich is a Foresight + Research + Innovation Graduate Analyst at Arup, with a background in urban planning, public policy, and architecture.
Current Position at Arup
Mup Jonelle Simunich is currently working as a Foresight + Research + Innovation Graduate Analyst at Arup in London, United Kingdom. In this role since 2015, she contributes to various projects by conducting extensive research and analysis to identify and address future challenges in the built environment. Her work emphasizes horizon scanning to detect emerging trends and disruptions across social, political, economic, and environmental dimensions.
Previous Role at Arup
Prior to her current position, Mup Jonelle Simunich served as a Foresight, Research + Innovation Specialist at Arup in 1970. During this time, she worked on critical initiatives aimed at shaping the future direction of the company through research and innovative practices, although this role had a very brief tenure.
Educational Background - Hunter College
Mup Jonelle Simunich has an extensive educational background in urban planning and public policy. She obtained her Master's degree in Urban Planning from Hunter College, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. Before that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy and Urban Studies from Hunter College, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011.
Educational Background - Cosumnes River College
Mup Jonelle Simunich began her academic journey at Cosumnes River College, where she studied Architecture. She achieved an Associate of Arts degree from 2006 to 2009. This foundational education helped pave the way for her future studies and career in urban planning and innovation.
Contributions to Research and Innovation
Mup Jonelle Simunich has actively contributed to Arup’s Drivers of Change initiative, which aims to understand and address future challenges in the built environment. Her role involves facilitating workshops, seminars, and conferences to foster innovative thinking and collaboration among industry experts. She also designs and generates collateral for events to enhance the communication and impact of research findings. Collaboration with both internal and external experts is a key aspect of her work, integrating diverse perspectives into various research and design projects.