Lisa Chamberlain
About Lisa Chamberlain
Lisa Chamberlain serves as the Communications Lead at the Global Centre for Urban Transformation, where she has worked since 2021. She has held various roles in communications and urban design, including positions at Ennead Architects LLP, Marvel Architects, and The New York Times.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Lisa Chamberlain serves as the Communications Lead for the Global Centre for Urban Transformation at the World Economic Forum. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to initiatives that focus on urban development and transformation. Her role involves developing communication strategies that promote collaboration and innovation in urban planning.
Previous Experience in Urban Design and Communications
Chamberlain has extensive experience in urban design and communications. She was the Executive Director at the Forum for Urban Design from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she worked as the Director of Development and Communications at Marvel Architects for seven months in 2013-2014. Her role at Ennead Architects LLP as a Communications Strategist lasted for one year in 2014-2015.
Background in Journalism and Reporting
Lisa Chamberlain has a strong background in journalism. She served as the Editor-in-Chief at Village Voice Media from 1999 to 2002 and worked as a Real Estate Reporter for The New York Times from 2004 to 2008. Her reporting focused on real estate issues, providing insights into the urban landscape.
Education and Academic Credentials
Chamberlain holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where she studied from 2002 to 2003. She also studied Urban Planning at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation during the same period. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis, between 1988 and 1992.
Leadership in Urban Initiatives
Chamberlain has played a significant role in urban initiatives, including leading the Urban Design Forum. She founded Lisa Chamberlain | Strategies for City Builders, where she worked from 2012 to 2021. Her efforts included developing content to advance public-private collaborations around renewable energy and zero-carbon transit, as well as contributing to the annual Urban Transformation Summit in Detroit.