Abby Jamiel & Samantha Yannucci

Meet Our Speakers: Abby Jamiel & Samantha Yannucci

What happens when two urban planners meet at a public space conference? They dream, scheme, and become a team—and now they're bringing their urban revolution to CreativeMornings!

Abby Jamiel, AICP is Co-Managing Director of Planning + Advocacy at Ombuds, where she focuses on bringing joy and justice to cities through public space, arts, culture, and climate migration work. A Harvard GSD graduate and former Fulbright Scholar in South Africa, Abby discovered her calling while living in Sub-Saharan Africa, where she became fascinated by how "the feel of a place" connects to culture.

Samantha Yannucci is Managing Director of Research + Engagement at Ombuds, specializing in the intricate connections between human experience and the built environment. With a master's in Urban Planning and research experience in Stockholm, Sam is passionate about cultural integration and refugee experiences. She leads Conscious Philadelphia, working to build a more responsive and inclusive urban landscape.
Together, they're tackling big questions about community engagement, cultural integration, and how public spaces can heal both cities and souls.

Come hear how they're reshaping urban environments, one thoughtful intervention at a time.