Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
Jennifer Peth (Hooper) is an experienced professional in urban planning and conservation, currently serving as an Associate Open Space Planner at the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority since July 2018, with previous roles including Assistant Open Space Planner and Planning Technician. Peth's career includes internships at the City of San Luis Obispo and the South of the Sound Community Farm Land Trust, where significant contributions were made to farmland conservation and planning efforts. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and a Bachelor of Arts from The Evergreen State College. Peth possesses a strong background in public engagement, grant writing, and environmental impact assessments.
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
For 25 years, the Santa Valley Open Space Authority – in partnership with community members, nonprofits, and other agencies – has contributed to the quality of life in our community by efficiently protecting our land and water. The Authority’s legacy includes: • Safeguarding water resources • Preserving iconic landscapes and views, which help attract a highly qualified workforce to support our local economy and protect our high quality of life • Outdoor and science education opportunities for children and other local residents • Providing urban open space and outdoor recreational areas, improving public access to open lands and protecting natural wildlife and habitat • Preserving working lands and ranches, which limit urban sprawl and traffic, protect the Valley’s history, and provide locally-grown food for a healthy food supply and to boost the local economy • We’re proud that our “common sense” approach to urban growth, in partnership with all manner of civic leaders and organizations, has led to permanent protection of 20,000 acres of open space lands