Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith is a seasoned planning professional currently serving as the Lead Planner for the City of Tucson, focusing on updating the city's General Plan since February 2022. Prior to this role, Amanda was Program Manager at the Sonoran Institute, where the focus was on enhancing water efficiency in local government planning. Previous experiences include Project Manager for the Cienega Watershed Partnership, Group Facilitator at Southwest Decision Resources, and internships at the Pima Association of Governments and the University of Arizona, where Amanda contributed to watershed management and education in GIS. Academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Land Use Planning and Management/Development from the University of Arizona and a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.