Alexandra Chavez

Alexandra Chavez is an experienced urban and transportation planner currently serving as a Planner for the Town of Oro Valley since April 2023. Previously, Alexandra worked as a Transportation Planner II at AECOM, providing planning assistance for metropolitan clients in Arizona, and as the Transportation Planner and Commuter Programs Manager at the University of Arizona, where responsibilities included overseeing commuter and transit program administration with significant budgets and managing a team. Alexandra's background also includes roles as a Marketing Specialist at the University of Arizona and Special Projects Coordinator at the Marana Chamber of Commerce, focusing on economic development initiatives. Earlier experiences include research roles at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Arizona, as well as a retail management position at Sunglass Hut. Alexandra holds a Master's degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning and a Bachelor's degree in Regional Development from the University of Arizona, along with an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from Pima Community College.