Julia Neira Tijerina

Julia Neira Tijerina is a seasoned urban planning and management professional with extensive experience in academia and public policy. Currently serving as Directora de Gestión del Entorno at Grupo Topaz, Julia oversees urban planning strategies for the Distrito Purísima Alameda. As a Cátedra Professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Julia teaches courses in architecture and urban theories while designing collaborative learning strategies. Previous roles include project coordinator at the Centro para el Futuro de las Ciudades and General Director at INPLADEM and IMPLAN San Pedro, where Julia focused on urban development policies and community engagement. Julia's early career included curatorial roles at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey and The Museum of Modern Art, enhancing cultural projects through research and exhibition design. Julia holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Science in Environmental Policy from LSE and a Master of Science in Sustainable Development from Tecnológico de Monterrey.