Dr. Helen Pineo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Helen Pineo is an Adjunct Research Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Design and Planning at the University of Washington, where her research focuses on urban policy, health, and sustainability. She has expertise in building sustainable communities and the built environment, contributing to the evidence base for healthy urbanism through transdisciplinary approaches. Helen's teaching and supervision cover a wide range of topics related to healthy sustainable urban environments. She has collaborated with various international organizations, including the World Health Organization and NHS England. Previously, she worked for 16 years in London as an Associate Professor at University College London and as an urban planner, specializing in sustainable urbanization and health policy. Her education includes a PhD in Healthy & Sustainable Built Environments from University College London and a BA in Community & Environmental Planning from the University of Washington. She aims to address equity, diversity, and inclusion within the built environment, focusing on the needs of underrepresented communities and fostering community partnerships.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.