Kirby Cove Beach, Bay Area
Juell Stewart is an urban strategist and researcher based in San Francisco, California. A Chicagoan 'til Chicago ends, she has always been fascinated with the way that people interact with cities and is passionate about building vibrant communities. Juell studied Sociology and Philosophy at Cornell College, received a certificate in Urban Planning and Design from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and earned a Master's in City Planning with a concentration in Community Economic Development from the University of Pennsylvania.
Juell has channeled her curiosity to delve into a variety of pursuits, from writing for ColorLines to community organizing to hosting a weekly podcast. Her thirst for urban culture has led her from Chicago to Brooklyn to Philadelphia to her current home in San Francisco, where she currently serves the City and County of San Francisco at the San Francisco Human Rights Commission.
Juell uses her expertise in urban planning, policy research, economic development and community engagement to support the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee. She believes that achieving true social, economic and racial equity requires a commitment from federal, state and local government to invest in transformative reparative policymaking that centers the needs of historically marginalized communities.
She is an urban explorer and lifelong learner at heart. Besides her professional pursuits, Juell enjoys taking long walks through the city, discovering new places, dabbling in new things (lately it’s audio production) and creative placemaking. She’s probably hanging out in one of our city’s beautiful parks right this moment. 🌴
Photographer: Eric Anderson