Joe Di Stefano
About Joe Di Stefano
Joe Di Stefano is the CEO and Co-Founder of UrbanFootprint, with over 30 years of experience in urban planning and disaster response. He has worked globally with governments and enterprises to address challenges related to climate, land use, and social equity.
Work at UrbanFootprint
Joe Di Stefano serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of UrbanFootprint, a position he has held since 2014. Under his leadership, UrbanFootprint has developed a platform that assists governments, utilities, financial institutions, and planners in optimizing resource deployment. The platform focuses on key areas such as risk, return, resilience, and community impact. Di Stefano has played a significant role in the company's mission to unify climate, environmental, urban, and socio-economic data, facilitating improved decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Joe Di Stefano holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a Master's in Regional Planning (MRP) from 1995 to 1997. His educational background supports over 30 years of experience in urban planning, disaster response, energy, land development, and public policy, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of these interconnected fields.
Background
With over 20 years of experience in urban planning and disaster response, Joe Di Stefano has worked globally with various governments and enterprises. His career has been marked by a commitment to addressing challenges related to climate change, land use, mobility, hazard risk, and social equity. Di Stefano's extensive background enables him to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and contribute to innovative solutions in urban development.
Achievements
Joe Di Stefano co-founded UrbanFootprint, which has emerged as a leader in providing geospatial software for urban planning. He represents the company as a Technology Pioneer at the World Economic Forum, participating in discussions with global leaders on pressing industry and societal issues. His involvement in the design and deployment of new technologies has positioned him as an expert in building resilience and addressing complex urban challenges.