Jared A. Gilbert

About Jared A. Gilbert

Jared is a dynamic and creative senior leader specializing in strategic communications, sustainability, and social impact. With professional and personal experiences in the architectural industry and non-profit organizations, Jared is passionate about building vibrant communities. His expertise lies at the intersections of sustainability, architecture and urbanism, and spirituality and social justice.Jared holds an architecture degree from Ball State University and a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School, providing him with a unique perspective that integrates design thinking, environmental consciousness, and ethical considerations. With nearly 20 years of experience in the architectural design community, Jared has emerged as an influential voice on critical topics such as social equity, biophilia and biomimicry, supply chain transparency, and architectural practice.As a strategic thinker and skilled public speaker, Jared’s best leadership roles are in co-creating and articulating shared visions for communities, organizations, and teams. He has experience developing effective strategies, mapping resources, and identifying new opportunities. Jared is adept at crafting inclusive and authentic stories that drive positive change and foster innovation.Jared grew up in rural Indiana and now lives in Brooklyn. The juxtaposition of cultural, architectural, and ecological landscapes continually inspires his views on the power of the built environment to shape communities and affect social change.

Experience

1. Associate Partner, Director of Strategy & Communications

   Cookfox Architects

   Dec 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Ball State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Architecture, Studio Art

  1999 — 2003

• Yale Divinity School

  Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Editing
• Blogging
• Research
• Social Justice
• Public Relations
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Architecture
• Higher Education
• Nonprofit Organizations
• New Media
• Social Media
• Volunteer Management
• Communications Audits
• Social Networking
• Theology
• Digital Media
• Drupal
• Community Outreach
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Preaching
• Grant Writing
• Strategic Communications
• Religion
• Public Speaking
• Non-Profits
• Nonprofits
• Pastoral Care
• Event Planning