Jennifer O'Connor

Jennifer O'Connor serves as the Planning Director at the Northern Arizona Council of Governments since May 2017, leading the Regional Planning Program that assists local jurisdictions in securing federal and state funding for roadway infrastructure and transit services. Prior roles at NACOG include Acting Planning Director and Transit Planner, where Jennifer coordinated planning efforts and developed regional transit initiatives. Previous experience includes managing the HOME Investment Partnership Program for the City of Brownsville, Texas, and serving as Transportation Planning Manager at the Pima Association of Governments, where Jennifer facilitated long-range transportation planning. Jennifer O'Connor also holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University's Maxwell School and a degree in International Politics from Georgetown University.