Luisa Feyo Peixoto
About Luisa Feyo Peixoto
Luisa Feyo Peixoto is an Urban Mobility Planner currently working at Foster + Partners in London, England. With a Master's degree in Transport and City Planning from UCL, she has extensive experience in urban mobility and planning across various roles in Brazil and the UK.
Work at Foster and Partners
Luisa Feyo Peixoto has been working at Foster + Partners as an Urban Mobility Planner since 2023. In this role, she focuses on urban mobility strategies and planning in London, England. Her position involves integrating urban design with mobility solutions to enhance social opportunities within urban environments.
Education and Expertise
Luisa holds a Master's degree in Transport and City Planning from University College London (UCL), which she completed from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she studied Architettura Costruzione città at Politecnico di Torino as part of an exchange program from 2013 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning from Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, completing her studies from 2010 to 2015. Her expertise includes participatory governance and smart mobility.
Background
Luisa has a diverse professional background that spans various sectors, including government, startups, and the third sector. She has worked in multiple roles, including Urban Designer at Prefeitura Municipal de Juiz de Fora and Urban Development Analyst at WRI Brasil. Her experience also includes positions as a Policy Manager at Quicko and MaaS Global Ltd, where she focused on urban mobility policies.
Professional Experience
Luisa's career includes significant roles in urban mobility and planning. She worked as a Policy and Urban Mobility Specialist at Quicko for two years and served as an Institutional Relations Analyst there as well. Her experience also encompasses an internship at Prefeitura Municipal de Juiz de Fora. Luisa's work has involved both strategic planning and community engagement in urban settings.
Passion for Urban Mobility
Luisa is passionate about utilizing urban mobility, planning, and design to improve social opportunities in cities. This passion drives her work and informs her approach to urban mobility planning, emphasizing the importance of accessible and efficient transportation systems in urban environments.