Akira Drake Rodriguez
Assistant Professor, Department of City & Regional Planning, Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania
I've served on the board since: 2025
I came to ECA with: A background and expertise in: urban planning, policy design/evaluation, community engagement, and environmental justice.
My favorite thing about being a board member is: Learning about all of the innovative and dedicated work done by other board members and the incredible staff and leadership at ECA!
In my free time, you'll find me: Walking around Philadelphia and any other city, people-watching, and trying new foods!