Cody Ann Herrmann is an artist and community organizer based in Flushing, Queens, NYC. Guided by her interest in public space, participatory design methods, and urban resilience Cody’s work often explores urban planning processes by applying an iterative, human centered approach to ecological problem solving. Since 2014 her work has focused on her hometown of Flushing, creating projects critiquing policy related to land use, local development, and environmental planning in areas surrounding Flushing Bay and Creek. Cody currently is a member of Guardians of Flushing Bay, and Queens Community Board 7. She has been the recipient of the Culture Push Climate Justice Fellowship, More Art Engaging Artists Fellowship, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning Artist in Residency Fellowship, and Works on Water Residency.