About the Team

Head of Policy, Practice Research and International and responsible for Policy, Practice and Research Committee.

Harry is the RTPI’s Infrastructure Specialist. He holds an MA in International Political Economy and a BA in Politics, Policy and Economics from the University of Birmingham. Harry has previously worked in strategy and communications consultancy with a specialisation in nationally significant infrastructure projects and transport planning. At the RTPI, Harry manages the Transport Planning Network and will be leading on research ranging from digital engagement to Green Growth Boards.

Jenny is the RTPI’s Policy and Networks Adviser. She is responsible for managing the RTPI’s Independent Consultants’ Network (ICN) and National Association of Planning Enforcement network (NAPE), and has undertaken RTPI research into the impacts of the planning profession on women. She is a Master of Urban Planning graduate from the University of Melbourne in Victoria Australia, where she was the recipient of the Dean’s Honours Award and Ledgar Prize in Urban Planning. Jenny has previously worked as a planning consultant in Australia and has a particular interest in international knowledge and policy transfer.

Max leads on England policy for the RTPI managing the Institute’s England Policy Panel and in collaboration with the panel and the broader membership, he prepares RTPI policy responses to UK Government consultations relating to England. He also manages the RTPI Urban Design Network, Large Consultancies Group and the Heads Of Planning Everywhere Network

Sam Spencer is a Policy and Data Analyst within the RTPI. He holds a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Tech where he also worked as a Research Associate at the Virginia Center for Housing Research. Sam's primary area of focus is on housing and Northern planning issues.