I am Jayson Edward B. San Juan, an environmental planner and policy strategist based in the Philippines.

I work to shape cities and policies that are human-centered, climate resilient, and institutionally grounded. My focus is on making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, expanding public spaces that are equitable and green, and aligning infrastructure with ecological limits.

At the heart of my work is evidence-based policy that is grounded on the lived realities of relevant stakeholders. Whether through planning practice, governance, or national legislation, I aim to bridge rigorous analysis with real-world decision-making.

I was the National President of the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP), the professional organization for licensed and registered environmental planners in the Philippines. Before this, I served as President of PIEP NCR Chapter, where I worked with practitioners across Metro Manila and Rizal Province to strengthen planning practice.

My academic background includes a BA in Public Administration and an on-going MA in Urban and Regional Planning (specialization: Transportation Planning) from the University of the Philippines. I also completed coursework toward a Juris Doctor, which deepened my understanding of policy, legal frameworks, and institutional design.

Earlier in my career, I developed skills in policy writing and analysis, research methods, completed staff work, and project management in local government. These are rooted in a belief that planning must work within actual systems, not just ideal models.

Beyond professional practice, my interests lie in building cities of care through a gender lens and exploring how planning can be both technical and empathetic.