Elizabeth Tyler Ph.d., Faicp

Elizabeth Tyler, Ph.D., FAICP has a diverse work experience in the field of urban planning and community development. Elizabeth is currently serving as the Community Development Director for the City of San Pablo since May 2021. Prior to that, they held the role of Planning Manager for the same city from July 2020 to May 2021.

Before joining the City of San Pablo, Elizabeth worked as a Senior Project Manager at MIG from December 2018 to July 2020. Elizabeth also has experience as a Consulting Planner at Libby Tyler, FAICP, where they served various public and private clients, working on planning, community development, and outreach projects from June 2017 to July 2020.

Elizabeth's work history also includes roles at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where they were a Visiting Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning from August 2009 to August 2018. Elizabeth taught classes on local planning, government, and law, and led study abroad trips focused on disaster recovery efforts in Japan.

Additionally, Elizabeth has served as the Community Development Director for the City of Urbana, Illinois, from January 2000 to July 2017. In this role, they oversaw planning and zoning, economic development, building safety, grants management, and various programs related to farmer's markets, public arts, preservation, and affordable housing.

Elizabeth Tyler brings a wealth of experience and expertise to their current role as the Community Development Director for the City of San Pablo, with a strong background in urban planning, project management, and community engagement.

Elizabeth Tyler, Ph.D., FAICP completed their education in a chronological order. Elizabeth first attended the University of Colorado Boulder from 1975 to 1979, where they obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Environmental Conservation. Elizabeth then pursued a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) degree in Environmental Planning from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1982. Finally, Elizabeth completed a Ph.D. in Regional Planning from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign between 1991 and 2001.

In addition to their formal education, Elizabeth obtained certifications relevant to their field. Elizabeth became a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP) in April 2008, awarded by the American Institute of Certified Planners. Although an additional mention of FAICP is provided in the certifications, no specific details regarding the institution or the year of acquisition are mentioned.