Jane Lyons-Raeder Email & Phone Number

Rockville, Maryland, United States

• Supervise three staff overseeing a variety of housing programs, including inclusionary zoning, Community Development Block Grants, homeownership, and emergency financial assistance programs
• Conduct complex research projects, make recommendations, and prepare staff reports regarding housing policy
• Partner with the City’s public housing authority, other public entities, and housing providers in coordinating development projects and affordable housing preservation agreements
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with funding agencies, lending institutions, business and community groups, other public agencies, and the general public

Rockville, Maryland, United States

• Collaborated in a team of three to organize and develop a new master plan for the City’s town center, including technical recommendations and robust community outreach pioneering new strategies to ensure diverse.
• Acted as the lead staff member for zoning amendments on accessory apartments and accessory dwelling units, preparing staff reports and presentations for Planning Commission and Mayor and Council meetings
• Project manage the update of conservation district design guidelines for a historic African-American neighborhood
• Reviewed multiple development applications per month for adherence with the City’s comprehensive plan
• Served on the City and Department’s internal equity, diversity, and inclusion working groups

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Created and developed campaigns to support sustainable and equitable housing, land use, and transit policies. Major wins include: the county’s new general plan, making accessory dwelling units easier to build, ending.
• Maintained relationships with a range of stakeholders, including county and state elected officials and their staffs, members of the press, government staff, business groups, non-profits, community groups, and private.
• Led the formation and maintenance of new coalitions and contribute to existing coalitions, with an emphasis on building new relationships with organizations focused on racial equity, social justice, and climate change
• Organized the organization’s first community-led, grassroots membership group, with over 160 active members in its first year, and engage members through monthly meetings, events, and trainings
• Sought out and won $20,000 in grants to organize events focused on housing, land use, and racism
• Hosted educational and campaign events, including in-person and virtual workshops, happy hours, and walking tours

College Park, MD

• Prepare over 175 students for public service-oriented internships by leading professional development workshops, reviewing resumes and cover letters, and conducting mock interviews
• Coordinate approximately ten program events per semester by coordinating with venues, caterers,speakers, and attendees
• Review candidate applications and assist with fellow selections process
• Maintain a Microsoft Access database to track students’ professional and academic development
• Formerly a Program Assistant (August 2017 - May 2018)

College Park, MD

• Oversee the staffing and functioning of standing and ad hoc committees, as well as campus-wide committees that allocate seats to GSG, by selecting and fostering communication between over 25 representatives
• Serve as a member of the Legislative Action Committee and act as a liaison to University Senate committees, occasionally representing the president at GSG and University committee meetings and at off-campus events
• Report to, assist, and advise the president, as well as collaborate closely with the vice presidents as needed
• Communicate internally by scheduling and preparing the agenda for weekly executive committee meetings and externally with the greater graduate student population by maintaining email listservs

Rockville, MD

• Conducted a literature and jurisdictional review of density bonuses provided in exchange for below-market-rate housing, which was later cited in the economic impact analysis for legislation
• Presented research findings and recommendations to the Council regarding how to stimulate the development of accessory dwelling units
• Compiled a group report on legislation from the most innovative local governments, focusing on programs related to housing, planning, homelessness, transportation, and energy
• Engaged in off-site programming to gain a comprehensive view of local governance and county operations, including visits to the county correctional facility and agricultural reserve

Annapolis, MD

• Wrote testimony for the delegate on bills regarding the WMATA Board of Directors, State HighwayAdministration procedures, college savings, collective bargaining, and commuter tax benefits
• Assisted with the legislative session by soliciting co-sponsor requests, writing fact sheets, responding to constituents, delivering internal letters and flyers, and attending bill hearings
• Provided research on the Maryland Recycling Act, federal pre-tax commuter benefits, individual education programs, and WMATA Metrorail performance metrics
• Testified on behalf of the Delegate at a bill hearing before the House Economic Matters Committee

College Park, MD

• Oversaw an organization of over 200 students, faculty, and staff, with an annual budget of nearly $30,000
• Instituted a new staffing structure to improve operational efficiency and expand capacity for community engagement
• Acted as a liaison between WMUC Radio and the University administration on such matters as facilities management, approving terms of use agreements, and expanding WMUC’s FM broadcast span
• Secured a $45,000 grant from the University Facilities Fund for renovations of studios’ soundproofing

Lanham, MD

• Researched a 20-page policy paper on rural transit-oriented development and presented policy recommendations to Governor Hogan and his chief legislative officers
• Reviewed, scored, and developed funding formulas for Emergency Solutions Grant applications from local governments and homelessness service providers
• Evaluated 28 grant applications for the State Revitalization Programs and recommended funding amounts
• Monitored grant recipient compliance with federal and state regulations, including Housing First policies, by attending site visits
• Surveyed methods to quantify the costs of chronic homelessness compared with permanent supportive housing

Hyattsville, Maryland

• Redeveloped the sponsorship guide for the annual Downtown Hyattsville Arts & Ales Festival
• Marketed upcoming community events and meetings to local businesses and residents through social media, phone calls, and paper fliers
• Updated the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation and Gateway Arts District websites using WordPress
• Wrote agendas and planned feedback activities for community meetings regarding public art projects

College Park, MD

• Managed on-campus bicycle racks by monitoring racks and collecting abandoned bicycles
• Improved the efficiency of paperwork, online tracking, and physical storage for abandoned bicycles
• Built a database and online map of publicly accessible on-campus showers to promote active transit
• Promoted the campus bikeshare, Zagster mBike, and bicycle registration at campus sustainability events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Researched three case studies on the health and economic benefits of centrally-located healthcare facilities in rural areas to inform the direction of the Healthy Places, Healthy People technical assistance program
• Wrote a publicly released summary report on ten coal-impacted communities receiving technical assistance through the Cool & Connected Program
• Researched Smart Growth Network partners’ economic and community development initiatives and participate in Network meetings
• Created and co-led workshop activities for the White House Summer Youth Ambassadors program

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Spearheaded the development of a new agency-wide Senior Executive Service onboarding program
• Executed the publication of the April 2016 Nationwide Leadership Development Catalog, a continual learning resource with over 800 course listings and a readership of over 50,000

Master Of Public Policy, City Management And Public Finance

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics

• Minor in Sustainability Studies • Federal Fellows Program, Energy & Environmental Policy Fellow (notation) • Global Communities Living &.