Deepa Vedavyas

Deepa Vedavyas serves as the Director of Resiliency and Sustainability at NOPEC since January 2024, bringing extensive experience in sustainable development and urban planning. Deepa holds volunteer positions as Co-Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Justice for Sustainable Development at UN SDSN USA and Climate Champion with the American Planning Association’s Sustainable Communities Division. Previously, Deepa was a Program Manager for the Neighborhoods and Environment program at Cleveland Foundation, managing grants with a focus on equity and sustainability. Deepa's background includes roles in the U.S. Green Building Council, Cleveland’s Mayor's Office of Sustainability, and as Founder of Ecopod Architects. Deepa holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies focused on Sustainability from Harvard University, highlighting a strong commitment to integrating social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability in urban contexts.