Behnaz Razavi, AI Cp
About Behnaz Razavi, AI Cp
Behnaz Razavi serves as the State and Local Partnerships Manager at Supernal, a position she has held since 2021. With a diverse background in urban planning and community recovery, she has accumulated extensive experience across various organizations and holds degrees in Agricultural Economics and Persian Studies from the University of Maryland, as well as a Master's in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from Pratt Institute.
Work at Supernal
Behnaz Razavi has been serving as the State and Local Partnerships Manager at Supernal since 2021. In this role, she focuses on establishing and managing partnerships with state and local governments. Her work involves collaboration to enhance transportation initiatives and promote innovative urban planning strategies.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Behnaz Razavi held various roles in urban planning and community engagement. She worked as a Senior Associate at Wells + Associates from 2019 to 2021 and as an Urban Planner II at Sabra & Associates, Inc. from 2017 to 2019. She also gained experience as a Community Recovery Assistance Specialist at FEMA and as a City Planning Intern at Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.
Education and Expertise
Behnaz Razavi holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Persian Studies from the University of Maryland College Park. She also earned a Master of Science in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from Pratt Institute. Her expertise includes Complete Street Design, which emphasizes creating safe and accessible streets for all users.
Technical Skills
Behnaz Razavi possesses proficiency in ArcGIS, a critical tool for urban planning and geographic analysis. She also utilizes Adobe Creative Suite in her professional work, which aids in graphic design and web development. Additionally, she has skills in Emergency Management, focusing on disaster preparedness and recovery.
Internship and Early Career
In the early stages of her career, Behnaz Razavi gained valuable experience through internships. She worked as a Communications & Events Intern at the Center for an Urban Future and as a Research Assistant at Pratt Institute. These roles contributed to her foundational knowledge in urban planning and community engagement.