Architect, PhD in Urban Planning and Master in Landscape Architecture by the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University, Barbara is a specialist in sustainable urban development, climate change and global cities. Barbara has developed her professional career both in the private sector and in different responsibilities in public administration. She has been a speaker at numerous conferences and seminars and has taught at various national and international universities. Barbara is currently CEO of Barcelona Regional, the public Agency responsible for strategic urban development of the City Council of Barcelona and the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. She is also Associate Professor of Global Studies at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and Secretary General of CIDEU, The Ibero-American Center for Strategic Urban Development.