Sean Capperis

Sean Capperis is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Urban Planning at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. He also serves as Director of Strategic Planning at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, where he manages the development of new policy initiatives.

Previously, Capperis served as Data Manager and Research Analyst at the NYU Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, where he oversaw quantiative analysis activities, data management, and technical training. Prior to joining NYU, Capperis was an analyst with the New York City Department of Finance and held various research and communications roles for local government and civic organizations in Pittsburgh.

Capperis holds a B.A. in Urban Studies and English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.P.A. from NYU Wagner, where he was a David Bohnett Public Service Fellow.

Areas of Expertise

City Management

Housing & Community Development

Policy Analysis

Urban Policy