
The Team

Maurice el Helou
Partner & CEO
Maurice el Helou is a city strategist. A graduate from McMaster's Health Sciences program with a specialization in Health Sciences. He currently attends Harvard University, focusing on sustainable development and design practices. He possesses a keen understanding of urban revival and city planning, backed by his extensive entrepreneurial experience. Maurice's strategic thinking and applied knowledge of urban development enable him to address complex urban challenges and create thriving, inclusive environments for residents of all ages. His expertise in youth engagement, child-independent mobility, and urban design plays a crucial role in shaping the vision and approach of AgoraAdvisors, driving the firm's mission to improve the lives of citizens through innovative and sustainable urban planning solutions.
Zoé el Helou
Partner and Chief Researcher
Zoé el Helou holds an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences and is pursuing a Master's in Public Health, both from McMaster University. Having managed various teams in professional and academic settings, she brings extensive leadership experience combined with comprehensive research expertise in clinical and population health domains. Passionate about improving the well-being of communities, Zoé's expertise spans various aspects of public health, including social epidemiology, the intersection of the built environment and population health outcomes, and policy development.
