Gabriella Baldassari

Gabriella Baldassari, AICP, is a Senior Planner for the Village of Woodridge since July 2022, with prior experience as a Development Planner for the Village of Downers Grove, Illinois, and as Planner I for the City of Adelanto. Gabriella has a diverse background that includes roles such as Fan Development for the Chicago Blackhawks, where involvement focused on youth hockey programs, and Sustainable Urban Development Teacher with After School Matters, educating students on sustainability practices. Previous positions also include intern roles with Alderman Brendan Reilly's Constituent Services Office and Friends of the Chicago River, as well as service management at Uncommon Ground and an Urban Agriculture Assistant at Cook County Farm Bureau. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Urban Development from DePaul University and a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies from Loyola University Chicago.