Gala Korniyenko

Gala Korniyenko, a lecturer at the Glenn College as well as at the Knowlton School of Architecture in Ohio State’s College of Engineering, is a director of research and development at the National Youth Advocate Program.

Her research centers on public participation with a particular emphasis on inclusive decision-making and a goal to inform equitable service delivery and adaptive urban environments.

Korniyenko holds a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Kansas and a Doctorate in City and Regional Planning from the Knowlton School, with a graduate Minor in Public Policy and Management from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Korniyenko brings this interdisciplinary perspective to both research and practice, contributing to projects that explore how cities can be designed to support autonomy, dignity and belonging for all residents. Notably, she co-developed the Six Feelings Framework for Autism Planning and Design Standards, a research-based tool that translates sensory and emotional insights into practical design strategies for more inclusive public spaces.