Our Team
We are change makers, educators, strategists, planners, designers and data analysts. We are system thinkers, child- and youth-friendly experts, and IAP2-trained facilitators. We learn and draw inspiration from each of our professional and lived experiences, while also drawing from the expertise of external collaborators.
Josh Fullan
Executive Director
Josh is the Founder / Executive Director of Maximum City. He has led over 70 projects for school districts, municipalities, nonprofits and government agencies in community engagement, participatory design, strategic planning, curriculum/policy development, and child rights. His writing / research has appeared in a number of forums and publications.
Josh Speedie
Project Lead
Josh is a passionate mission-driven placemaker with over 10 years of professional experience cultivating skills in design, strategy, education, and planning capabilities in a wide range of contexts. He is a seasoned facilitator and loves to work at the intersection of strategy, data, and design to deliver impactful solutions for clients and communities.
Devshri Shah
Strategist & Project Facilitator
Devshri is an urban planner, placemaker, strategic and policy planner and communication expert, with a passion for creating inclusive, child-friendly spaces. Her work reflects a deep commitment to blending policy, planning, and inclusive participation. Devshri holds a MSc in Urban Placemaking and Management, and a Bachelor's in Planning in City Planning and Policy Making.
Luis Fernando Llosa
Strategic Advisor
Luis is an award-winning Peruvian-American sportswriter, editor, speaker, investigative reporter, and youth sports consultant who has worked with kids and teens as a coach for twenty-five years. Llosa is the coauthor of Beyond Winning and Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens.
Nancy Smith Lea
Strategic Advisor
Nancy is a Strategic Advisor for Maximum City. Skilled in strategic thinking and partnership development, she brings 30+ years of professional experience as a leader in academic and non-profit sectors. Nancy is a six time award-winner recognized for active transportation, transportation equity, and city building leadership.
Lauren Wong
Data Science Research Assistant
Lauren is a Data Science Research Assistant at Maximum City. With a background in population health, geographic information systems (GIS), and data analysis, Lauren has supported Maximum City’s consulting work for Ontario school boards and research on children’s experiences during COVID-19.
Stefanie Lotz
Project Coordinator
Stefanie is a teacher and project coordinator for Maximum City's Global Urban Citizens program based in Frankfurt, Germany. She is a strong believer in thinking globally and acting locally in our cities.
