Vanessa Barrios Email & Phone Number

New York, New York

- Spearheaded the Health Regions Planning Exchange, an RPA-led initiative that convenes a network of planners, practitioners, and advocates from 11 regions across the country to address and strategize for health and equity in planning- Coordinated and facilitated community engagement workshops in partnership with Make the Road New York on the Equitable.

York, New York

- Contributed research about sustainable and affordable housing for the Fourth Regional Plan, which is a planning document meant to provide guidance and vision for inclusive economic and housing development, resilience for the shared environment, and reformed governance structures in the New York – New Jersey – Connecticut tri-state region- Synthesized raw.

Greater New York City Area

Responsibilities include strengthening interdepartmental communications, clerical work, and reviewing zoning propositions. Contributed to the BLDS building proposal timeline for each division of the department. This timeline focuses on promoting regulatory streamlining within each department and maintaining a high level of transparency between BLDS.

Los Angeles, CA

Completed the assessment and intake of over 600 men, women, veterans, and families. Successfully placed a majority of these clients into emergency and transitional housing shelters across the Greater Los Angeles area. Advocated for client placement in to permanent housing. Other responsibilities include scheduling clients, directing volunteers, mediation.

Los Angeles, CA

Master'S Degree, Urban Planning

Ba, Sociology