Maral Esmaeili

Maral Esmaeili is an experienced urban planner and designer currently serving as a Planner II at Alameda County since January 2024. Maral has a diverse background, having worked as a freelance designer since June 2019, focusing on urban planning and UX research design, as well as assisting with various project documents. Previously, Maral held the position of Technical Designer at Architecture Design Collaborative from January 2022 to December 2023, where responsibilities included coordinating schematic and construction documents for multiple projects. Prior experience as an Urban Designer at RAH SHAHR involved contributing to the revision of Iran's Urban Street Design Guide and developing visual materials for presentations. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Design, Housing & Merchandising from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Science in Urban Design from the University of Tehran.