Nader Afzalan, Ph.D., is the Founder of The Triangle, a firm dedicated to supporting organizations in enhancing the community impact of their programs and policies as they navigate urban transitions. He is also the Endowed Chair of Social Justice and a Visiting Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, College of Environmental Design. Nader collaborates with organizations to examine the potential, future, and observed impacts of their programs and policies. His expertise bridges climate resilience, collaborative governance, technology, and smart cities. With more than 20 years of professional experience, Nader has led policies and programs across diverse regions, including the United States, China, Central America, and the Middle East. As a scholar, Nader has published over 30 articles and book chapters in peer-reviewed journals, with his work cited more than 700 times.