Year Joined: 2023

Education and Certifications:

• Degree in Architecture, City Tech (CUNY) 2026 (in progress)

Professional Background: Ziani learned about Aufgang through the class that our Director of Planning and Community Development Shiva Ghomi teaches: “Sustainability: History and Practice”. In learning about our firm, she discovered that Aufgang designed the building she lives in.

Position: As part of our Planning and Community Development team, Ziani spends a lot of time preparing zoning and feasibility studies. She has also gotten the opportunity to go on site visits and explore other departments in the office. Ziani believes that architecture is an overlooked way of helping people. She sees it as an opportunity to do a public service job and have a positive impact on people’s everyday lives.

Personal Life: In the future, Ziani wants to get a Master’s Degree in urban planning or environmental studies.