urban strategy, disaster recovery, and climate resilience planning specialist

Jared Genova is a New Orleans-based urban strategy, disaster recovery, and climate resilience planning specialist with nearly 15 years of professional experience. His planning background includes the development of recovery, resilience, climate action, and cultural resources strategies at the nexus of natural, economic, and social systems, including the development of the first resilience and climate action strategies for the City of New Orleans as well as the City’s winning proposal for HUD’s National Disaster Resilience Competition. He leads multi-disciplinary teams and leverages technical data for public processes. Jared also has experience in Latin American and Caribbean development, disaster communications, urban design, and economic development strategy. His work building climate resilience and recovery strategies for New Orleans strongly bolsters Louisiana Green Corps' mission of preparing residents for the green jobs that will power a more resilient, sustainable future for the city.