Adam Ganser

Adam Ganser is an accomplished urban planner and designer with a diverse background in architecture, real estate development, and educational reform. Currently serving as Executive Director at New Yorkers for Parks since May 2020, Adam has previously held the position of Vice President for Planning and Design at Friends of the High Line, where a strategic role involved advocating for preservation and development projects in partnership with the City of New York. Adam's experience includes leading major design projects at TEN Arquitectos, contributing to educational initiatives as Director of Contracts at Education Partners, and engaging in legislative research during an internship with former State Representative Antonio Riley. Educational credentials include a Master of Architecture from Yale University, a Master in Real Estate Development from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.