Gretchen Laustsen

Gretchen (Thomsen) Laustsen is an experienced professional in urban planning and environmental management, currently serving as a Senior Planner at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District since December 2007, with a progression of roles including Planner III, Open Space Planner II, and Planning Technician. Prior to this, Gretchen held positions such as Natural Resources Manager and Project Manager at Inland Empire Resource Conservation District from October 2005 to December 2007. Gretchen began their career as a Post Graduate Researcher at UC Davis from December 2002 to October 2003. Academic qualifications include a Master of Urban Planning with a focus on Environmental Planning from San Jose State University (2008-2013) and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Management from the University of California, Davis (2000-2003).