The challenge of measuring what truly matters: why I practice social planning

Those who have heard me speak on why I became a planner know that a trip to Nepal when I was 11 years old was pivotal. Growing up, my dad would take us on holidays off the beaten track, spending time with local people—understanding how they lived and enabling us to experience the sights, smells, and landscapes of other cultures.

These trips had a profound impact on me. They shaped the way I saw the world, ignited my love of human geography, and ultimately led me down the path of social sustainability in which I work today.