Mehra Jafari

Mehra Jafari is a seasoned urban planning professional with extensive experience in policy and urban analytics. Currently serving as a Casual Academic at UNSW since January 2024, Jafari previously held the position of Director at Mecone - Urban Planning from April 2019 to September 2024. Prior roles include Team Leader (Strategy) at the Department of Planning & Environment from January 2016 to March 2019, and Associate Director at Mecone from April 2012 to December 2015. Additional experience encompasses managing corridor extensions at Transport for NSW and serving as a Town Planner/Project Manager at Bowdens Group Australia. Jafari began a career in urban planning with roles at DP Architects in Singapore and Part Consulting Planners & Architects, contributing to various planning projects. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in Project Management from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor’s in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Tehran.