Tao Chen
Consultant, US
My work is focused on freight networks and operations across the US, where I provide strategic planning, policy analysis, and data analytics advisory services—drawing on my expertise in urban and transportation planning.
Before joining CPCS, I worked with local governments, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations on projects spanning housing development, climate resilience, economic growth, and transportation.
Education
- Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania, United States
- Master of Arts (Honours) in International Relations and Philosophy, University of St Andrews, Scotland
Publications
Embodied Carbon Emissions. City Climate Finance Gap Fund Technical Note
Fun facts
- Been playing violin and piano since I was five; my favourite composer is Dmitri Shostakovich, and I’ve been expanding into Arabic Classical Music and Old-Time Music
- Tennis fan whether it’s watching Roger Federer’s matches or playing myself
- Love exploring, from walking the length of Manhattan, to discovering new restaurants in Queens, and hiking through National Parks
Contact Tao
P: +1-613-237-2500
