Erin Yancey

Erin Yancey serves as the Public Works Planning Manager for the City of Harrisonburg, VA, since August 2016, where responsibilities include managing comprehensive and strategic planning efforts for the Public Works Department. Prior to this role, Erin worked as a Senior Planner at the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission from January 2012 to July 2016, assisting local governments in community and economic development as well as environmental programs. Erin's experience also includes serving as an Environmental Planner at the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, managing environmental programs related to water quality and compliance, and working as an Environmental Specialist at the Virginia Department of Transportation. Earlier in the career, Erin was an Environmental Health Specialist for the Virginia Department of Health. Erin holds a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from the University of Virginia, an MS in Soil and Water Science from the University of Florida, and a BS in Environmental Policy and Planning from Virginia Tech.