Mariana Zimmermann

Mariana Zimmermann is a Senior Associate II at PlaceWorks, specializing in environmental planning and long-range planning, where responsibilities include managing CEQA projects, leading public meetings, and preparing climate change vulnerability assessments. Previous roles at PlaceWorks involved training staff and representing the company at conferences. Mariana's background also includes internships at the City of Los Angeles' Mayor's Office of Sustainability and academic positions as a graduate teaching assistant at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. Mariana holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara, complemented by ongoing education in School Facilities Planning and Management. Prior experience spans environmental analysis and project management with Parker Environmental Consultants, along with early roles in administrative and project coordination capacities.