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Ombuds was born when a woman in Ohio couldn’t bike safely. She looked around and said, “Wait a minute. Nobody would choose this. Where are the people and why aren’t they at the table?”
systems & frameworks
cultural exchange
human behavior
Samantha Yannucci
Founder & Principal
Samantha Yannucci is an urban planning and community engagement specialist. She thrives in concept creation and project development where she can leverage her creativity to solve complex problems. Underpinning her work is her commitment to understanding and enhancing the intricate connection between the human experience and the built environment.
Samantha has a master's degree in Urban Planning with a concentration in Community Development. She was a visiting researcher in Stockholm, Sweden where she became fascinated with the effect of our environments on place attachment and cultural expression as it relates to refugee integration.
Ombuds is supported by a team of planning, policy, and engagement specialists.