Reka Sivarajah is an experienced community engagement practitioner, boasting over nine years of dedicated work in both the private and public sectors. Her expertise lies in spearheading various city-building projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and engaging a diverse range of community stakeholders. As an active volunteer with Women’s Leadership Initiative Toronto, Reka leads impactful initiatives shedding light on women in the building and development industry. In her free time, she enjoys trying new recipes, meditating and practicing yoga.

Santessa is a Product Manager at LandTech, on a mission to make urban data easier to use and help cities grow smarter with her passion for technology and city-building. With a background in GIS and urban planning, she’s worked across non-profit and public sectors, all in the name of making communities better. When she’s not deep in data, you’ll catch her travelling, hosting fun gatherings, practicing yoga, or dancing at caribbean carnivals—all of which fuel her creative approach to shaping cities and communities.

An award-winning design director, Peter joined FORREC in 2017 as one of our chief storytellers. He applies his creative eye to the world’s most exciting and compelling theme parks and attractions from Asia to the Middle East. Peter leads a dynamic team of designers, illustrators and modelers to envision and deliver next generation immersive entertainment eco-systems, all centered on irresistible guest experiences, such as John Wick at Motiongate Dubai and the Mandai Bird Park in Singapore.

Matthew is a graduate of the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning program at Toronto Metropolitan University where he intensely studied active transportation and published papers with Professor Raktim Mitra. After graduating he decided to pursue a career in teaching and is now in his final year of a music education degree at UofT and applying to graduate studies at OISE beginning next year. He plays French Horn in various ensembles and loves riding bicycles for transportation and recreation. 

Shreya Menon is an experienced Architectural Designer and Urban Planner with over five years of dedicated work in creating inclusive, socially sustainable spaces. She has led public engagement efforts for affordable housing projects and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on urban developments in the global South. Passionate about education, Shreya has led workshops and taught urban design studios to undergraduate architecture students. Her design philosophy centers on co-creation, working hand-in-hand with communities to shape spaces that reflect how people live, move, and connect. In her free time, she loves exploring hole-in-the-wall food spots and taking long walks, especially through leash-free dog parks.