Daisy Son

Daisy is a Master in Urban Planning student at the Harvard GSD with a concentration in urban design. She grew up in three vastly different countries – South Korea, the Philippines, and the US – which fostered her fascination for cities. Before coming to the GSD, she received a bachelor’s in Urban Studies with honors from UC Berkeley where she was involved in research at the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS). During her time at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), Daisy worked on various projects focused on improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety, as well as streetscape design. Her professional journey is driven by a passion for equitable public realm design, visual storytelling, co-design, and participatory methods. Daisy is dedicated to creating inclusive and intergenerational spaces that reflect the shared values and the needs of the people who inhabit them. She is committed to designing and shaping the public realms to foster cross-cultural understanding and have an enduring impact on communities.