Jeremy Cogan

Jeremy Cogan, AICP has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Jeremy is currently serving as the Director of Facilities Planning at Santa Ana Unified School District since January 2018. Prior to that, Jeremy held the position of Vice President, School Planning at Caldwell Flores Winters, Inc. from October 2010 to January 2018, where they managed planning services for multiple clients in California. In their role, they were responsible for recruitment, staff evaluation, and budgeting.

Jeremy also worked as a Transportation Planning Consultant at the City of Santa Monica from January 2009 to December 2010. Here, they contributed to the city's Bicycle Plan update and secured grants for pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements near schools. Jeremy also gained international experience as an International Planning Intern at WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, where they helped implement sustainable urban mobility solutions in Mumbai, India.

In 2005, Jeremy worked as a Legislative Assistant/Press Secretary at the U.S. House of Representatives, advising a Congresswoman on transportation and infrastructure policies. Jeremy drafted legislation, memos, and position papers during their tenure. Prior to that, they gained experience in homeowner construction defect litigation as a Legal & Technical Assistant at The Naumann Law Firm, PC from June 2004 to June 2005. Here, they assisted with documentation, research, and managed office networking and digital filing systems.

Overall, Jeremy brings a wealth of experience in facilities planning, urban planning, transportation, legislative policy, and legal assistance, making him a versatile professional.

Jeremy Cogan, AICP holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Urban Planning from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, which they completed from 2008 to 2010. Jeremy also obtained a bachelor's degree in Political Science, Urban Studies & Planning from UC San Diego in 2005. In 2013, Jeremy received the AICP Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners.