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Jessa Miller


Urban Studies & Planning - Urban & Public Affairs

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Anticipated Graduation Year: 2023

Relevant Work: The summer after my first year in the program I began an internship at Mackenzie, a local multidisciplinary design firm in Portland, in their land use planning department. At Mackenzie I have enjoyed gaining hands-on planning experience across a variety of interesting planning projects.

What Excites You About Planning?: I am specializing in sustainable and equitable development through a combination of environmental planning, land use planning, urban design and real estate development courses.

Your dream for Portland in 2050: To be a more sustainable, resilient and equitable city for all communities.

Education
  • University of Puget Sound - major in Politics and Government and minors in Spanish, Studio Art and Environmental Policy and Decision Making