Diana Soeiro | Founder & Governance Advisor helping leaders build smarter, resilient, and more connected cities and communities
With a PhD and eight years of postdoctoral research in philosophy, economics, and public policy, I focus on the impact of technology on people and the structure of cities and communities.
I specialize in diagnosing complex challenges using qualitative and quantitative data, helping improve technology use to maximize benefits for management systems and enhance well-being and societal outcomes across public and private initiatives. As proposer and current project manager for ISO 37128 on health and well-being, I oversee its alignment with industry standards.
In complex environments, I provide grounded guidance with a touch of stoic insight, supporting focus, resilience, and clarity while reducing pressure and enabling smoother decisions.
Through Becoming Cities, I deliver tailored solutions, coaching, and insights that bridge the gap between vision and execution. The Podcast is a space for sharing stories and strategies that shape cities, organizations, and communities.
Selected Insights
Explore some of my reflections on urban innovation, governance, and sustainable communities.
These pieces offer a window into how I approach complex challenges with clarity and care.
Soeiro, Diana (2022). Cities, Health and Wellbieng: Global governance and intersectoral policies (Springer).
Exploring how cities can drive health and sustainability through smart governance and policy. [Learn more]
Soeiro, Diana (2020), “Smart Cities, Well-being and Good Business,” in Knowledge, People and Digital Transformation (Springer Nature).
Explores the role of knowledge and technology in building sustainable, people-centered smart cities aligned with the 2030 Agenda. [Learn more]
Soeiro, Diana (2021). “Smart Cities and Innovative Governance Systems: A Reflection on Urban Living Labs and Action Research,” Fennia – International Journal of Geography, 199(1), 104–112.
Examines how Urban Living Labs use action research to drive social innovation and connect top-down and bottom-up governance in smart cities. [Learn more]
Our Approach
We believe good governance isn’t about control — leadership is about clarity, empathy, and systems that support real people.
From local governments to international institutions, we support leaders and teams working toward more sustainable, inclusive futures — through practical tools, strategic coaching, and grounded experience.
We work with cities and communities — large and small, across continents — to help them think clearly, act strategically, and lead with purpose.