Emily Gustafson

Emily Gustafson is a Planner at Valerio Architects since May 2021, leveraging extensive experience in project and program management from previous roles at the Los Angeles Parks Foundation, where oversight of park installations and in-house fundraising initiatives was key. Emily's background includes positions as an Assistant Architectural Historian at SWCA Environmental Consultants and a SurveyLA Project Assistant with Historic Resources Group, focusing on historic research and preservation efforts. Emily began their career with an internship at the City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources and gained additional experience in preservation and planning through internships at Pasadena Heritage, Planetizen, and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. Emily holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Humanities from San Francisco State University.