Principal Planner
Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.
South Miami, Florida
Silvia is an experienced planning leader with nearly 30 years of professional work in the US and abroad. She started her career in as a development review planner in Monroe County, FL, later becoming the County's Parks and Recreation Planner. Silvia subsequently transitioned to the private sector, progressing to a senior leadership position within the planning practice at WRT Planning & Design before becoming an independent consultant. She is now a Principal Planner at Calvin, Giordano & Associates (CGA). Throughout her career, Silvia has led a wide range of project types and project scales. Her work has been recognized with multiple awards and speaking opportunities. Silvia earned her B.A. in Architectural Studies and her Master’s in Urban Planning from the University of Kansas (KU). She serves on the Advisory Board for the KU School of Public Affairs & Administration as well as on the University of Maryland's School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Technical Advisory Committee for the Urban Studies and Planning Program. Silvia has been a member of ULI’s Women’s Leadership Initiative and has served as an expert to The American Architectural Foundation's Sustainable Cities Academy.
Saturday, April 1, 2023
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM CDT