Jessica Zdeb, Aicp Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon, United States

As part of Metro's Investment Areas team, I work toward implementation of major regional corridor investments that improve equity. Currently, I am managing the creation of a plan and design for improved public transit along the 16 miles of Tualatin Valley Highway served by TriMet's Line 57 bus. This project also includes a community-led equitable development strategy to enhance community prosperity and stave off negative impacts of investment.I am also leading the scoping and eventual execution of a work plan to renew greater Portland's Future Vision, a 50-year conceptual vision. This work will articulate our region's preferred future and strategies for achieving it, informed by a broad community conversation and research, and updated for the 21st century.

Portland, Oregon Area

I led a team of talented professionals in our Portland office to help communities become safer, more enjoyable places to travel, especially by foot and bike. Our staff is dedicated to doing this work in an equitable manner, ensuring that the transportation profession benefits all. I also managed a range of planning projects from bike master plans to complete streets policy work in Oregon.

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Uc Berkeley, Berkeley, Ca

- Evaluated job sprawl through geostatistical analysis of employment data; also replicating and assessing prior job sprawl measurement methodologies.- Studied the state of the field in regional planning through analysis of applicants to HUD’s Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant.

Berkeley, Ca

Led two 25-student undergraduate sections in fall semester; assisted with 40-student graduate course in spring semester; responsible for grading, responding to questions, and fostering understanding of ArcGIS software and general GIS concepts

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Reviewed applications for inaugural Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities grant program.- Wrote numerous compelling summaries about Regional and Community grant awardee projects for internal and external use.- Managed office website, providing content and style advice.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Researched campaign topics such as renewable energy opportunities, energy efficiency policies, jobs creation and electrical grid upgrades.- Coordinated campaign staff and volunteer meetings; administered finances.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Conducted archival research for ChangeLab Solutions, an organization that links public health and land use policy, for use in narrated slide show podcasts on redevelopment in California.- Researched and wrote white paper on food waste and its climate impacts for Bon Appétit Management Company Foundation, an industry-leading sustainable food services company.

Greater Boston Area

- Conceptualized, developed and managed the Food Literacy Project, a comprehensive education and organizational change project for self-operated business within university.- Founded, managed and marketed Farmers’ Market at Harvard; expanded market 30 percent in second year; created strong town-gown community asset.- Collaborated with operations and marketing staff to implement practices such as increased local purchasing, on-site educational materials, and staff wellness program.- Wrote, structured and maintained Project website, working closely with contract designers to develop site.

Master Of City Planning

Activities and Societies: President, Planning Students AssociationCoursework in: - Research methods: environmental design, GIS, statistics.

A.B., American History