Veronica Davis – Co-Owner, NspireGreen

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Education

MRP, Community Development, Cornell University
MEng, Engineering Management, Cornell University
BS Civil Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park

Certification
Professional Engineer (VA)

Societies
American Planning Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
Order of the Engineer
National Society of Black Engineers (Lifetime)
Women’s Transportation Seminar

Life before Nspiregreen
Urban Planner, City of Alexandria. Assisted with the preparation of small area plans, which included examination of existing conditions, community visioning and outreach, and analysis of possible future outcomes. Developed an implemented public participation plans specific to each project. Managed the study to determine the feasibility of converting land used by industrial companies into transit-oriented development. Prepared reports for submission to the City Council and Planning Commission.

Consultant, Red Oak Consulting (a division of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc). Conducted sustainability planning activities with clients, including goal-setting, developing and conducting sustainability training, and authoring the final sustainability documents. Engaged in financial valuation analysis and environmental permitting of waste-to-energy infrastructure. Assisted clients with program development, which includes planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Highway Engineer, Federal Highway Administration. Participated in professional development program including work assignments in Houston (TX), Ann Arbor (MI), Raleigh (NC), and Baltimore (MD). Coordinated FHWA activities for a multi-billion dollar highway project, which included organizing and responding to over 300 public comments. Facilitated long range scenario planning with multiple stakeholders. Reviewed and commented on environmental documents for high priority project including environmental assessment, categorical exclusions, biological assessments and environmental impact assessments.

from www.nspiregreen.com

Interview Air Date: March 24, 2012