Daniel McPhee is Executive Director of the Urban Design Forum, an independent membership organization confronting defining issues in New York City’s built environment. Under his leadership, the Forum has created new programs to support diverse and emerging leaders in design and development, such as the Forefront Fellowship and New City Critics. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he co-founded the Neighborhoods Now initiative to support New York City community organizations, small businesses, and cultural organizations to safely reopen and navigate evolving public health regulations. He is a graduate of Vassar College and a member of the Sterling Network NYC.