Josh Thompson

Josh Thompson is a skilled professional with significant experience in urban planning and operations management. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Special Projects & Business Operations at Union Square Partnership since June 2022, Josh previously held the role of Deputy Director of Operations at Community Board 2 Manhattan from April 2016 to June 2022. Prior experience includes serving as an Assistant District Manager at Community Board 2 and a Community Planning Fellow at Brooklyn Community Board 6, where responsibilities involved identifying residential development opportunities and analyzing zoning codes. Earlier roles include positions as a Planning Research Technician at Blockbrief, Graduate Research Assistant at Asphalt Green, and Research Assistant for the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Educationally, Josh earned a Master's in Urban Planning from Hunter College and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from The City College of New York.