Eillie Anzilotti
Urban Development Communications Manager & Communications Lead, UrbanShift, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Eillie Anzilotti is Urban Development Communications Manager and Communications Lead for UrbanShift, a WRI Ross Center program supporting sustainable and inclusive urban development across 23 cities in the global South. She manages the program's communications strategy, storytelling efforts and social media platforms.
Prior to joining WRI, Eillie managed communications and public relations for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Livable Streets subdivision, where she worked on high-profile, transformative street design initiatives like Slow Streets and establishing a car-free promenade through Golden Gate Park. Before that, she covered urbanism, social justice, and sustainability as a writer and editor for publications including Fast Company and CityLab.
Eillie holds a master's degree in English literature from the University of Oxford, and a B.S. in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives with her husband in Oakland, California, where she enjoys exploring by bike and advocating for more walkable, livable neighborhoods.
Projects
UrbanShift
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectA global program transforming cities for people and planet through sustainable, integrated and inclusive approaches to urban development.
Part of CitiesUrban Development
Visit ProjectCreating livable neighborhoods that build resilience, improve health, and equitably connect people and opportunities.
Part of CitiesDeep Dive Cities
Visit ProjectDriving transformative change through long-term, cross-sectoral, data-driven engagement in cities to create a healthier, more resilient and sustainable urban environment for all.
Part of CitiesData for Cool Cities
Visit ProjectFilling data gaps, enabling insights and scaling infrastructure investment to reduce extreme heat in cities.
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