Meet the founders!
We’re Mahshid and Fiona, founders of City of Echoes – A Living Lab Where Every Story Counts.
We met at an event in Vienna and quickly discovered a shared passion for inclusive, just, and people-centered cities. What started as a conversation turned into a friendship, turned into a collaboration and ultimately into City of Echoes: a space to listen, co-create, and imagine urban futures shaped by many voices.
Though we come from different professional paths, we are united by a strong belief that every person carries a story that deserves to be heard — and that cities are fairer and more vibrant when those stories are part of how we build and live together.
Mahshid is an architect with a strong interest in social inclusion and the right to the city. She studied in Shiraz, Rome, and Milan, and has been working in Vienna since 2020, focusing on participatory planning and inclusive design.
Fiona has a background in marketing and communications, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. She works with an association dedicated to sustainable development, where she fosters dialogue and exchange across sectors and communities.
Gabriela is the Content Manager at City of Echoes. She has a background in architecture and urban planning and is experienced in public relations, research and community outreach.
Viktor is the Fundraising and Partnership Coordinator at City of Echoes. Based in Vienna, he is experienced in sustainability, design, innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration.
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Our Team is Growing!
If you’d like to join us, check out the open positions or simply reach out at info@cityofechoes.at.