Vanessa Umana

Specializing in urban design, environmental, and transportation planning, Vanessa supports MAKERS’ federal planning studio. She is adept in data analysis, community outreach and planning, technical writing, document design, urban design, and stakeholder engagement. Prior to joining MAKERS, Vanessa operated her own consulting business where she worked with the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program (PSEMP) to develop their strategic plan. She is passionate about sustainability, using urban planning and design to enhance and preserve the natural environment.