Creativity often gets framed as spontaneity, that flash of inspiration that drives innovation. But in practice, the best creative work usually comes from something more profound: curiosity with discipline, and the ability to turn complexity into clarity.

That’s precisely what Liliana brought to McGregor Coxall when she joined the London studio. At a time when the company was expanding internationally, she helped shape how the team worked, linking research, planning, and design in a way that made sense across time zones and disciplines.

She led the integration of geospatial research into large-scale Middle Eastern masterplans, built internal tools that cut research-to-design turnaround by over 30%, and played a key role in transferring organisational knowledge between the UK and Australia. Her leadership helped the team find its rhythm, balance autonomy with alignment, and develop a shared culture of evidence-led design.

Liliana doesn’t chase novelty for its own sake; she’s more interested in understanding what makes systems work better for people. She’s rigorous, thoughtful, and quietly transformative, the kind of strategist who sees the invisible connections others miss.

If you’re looking for someone who can bridge research and design with insight and purpose, I can’t recommend Liliana enough.

Liliana at Versitu delivered an exceptional ideation workshop for AURIN focused on the financial feasibility of affordable rental housing. Her facilitation fostered strong engagement and collaboration among participants from academia, government, industry, and community sectors. Liliana’s meticulous planning, grounded in robust discovery research, enabled her to efficiently capture expert insights and translate them into concise problem statements. Her expertise in urban planning, strategic thinking, and clear communication - combined with her ability to deliver high-quality results under tight timelines - made her an invaluable partner throughout the process.

Liliana has proved to be an instrumental partner in delivering our science communication events focused on conservation and environmental sustainability at the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute. Her ability to work seamlessly with scientists and subject matter specialists was exceptional – she consistently demonstrated the rare skill of translating complex research into accessible, actionable frameworks without losing scientific rigor. As a multidisciplinary team leader, Liliana excelled at integrating across different work streams. In our complex projects involving conservation, community engagement, and research delivery, she coordinated work between teams with diverse focus areas, ensuring alignment and coherent outcomes.

Throughout our collaboration, Liliana maintained a strong focus on client engagement. She consistently ensured that project outputs were effectively socialised with stakeholders and worked diligently to build buy-in throughout the project lifecycle. This stakeholder-centred approach meant our initiatives gained the traction and support necessary for long-term success. I would highly recommend Liliana for any organisation seeking expertise in stakeholder engagement, evidence-based planning, and the integration of complex technical knowledge into accessible, actionable strategies.