Oksana Veselkova

Oksana Veselkova is an experienced urban planner and architect currently working at One Architecture & Urbanism since May 2022. Previously, Oksana served as a lecturer at Софт Культура / Soft Kultura, where programs in community-based planning and urban design were developed and mentorship provided in two languages. As Head of Architecture at Moscow Urban Centre from February 2019 to April 2021, Oksana led the creation of significant projects, including the first Geopark in Russia and a comprehensive revitalization program for Moscow's urban spaces, managing a diverse team of 25 professionals. Oksana's earlier roles include senior positions at MLA+ and Strelka KB, as well as contributing to the design of the first scenic land art park, Archstoyaniye. Oksana holds a Master of Arts in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from Clemson University and a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from the Moscow Architectural Institute.