Urban Studies & Planning

Urban Studies & Planning Alumni: Locally Engaged, Globally Prepared

January 20, 2023

Vanessa FaulUrban Studies & Planning alumna, Vanessa Faul (BA 2017), has been appointed as the Investment Planning Manager, Office of the Federal Liaison, in the Caltrans Director’s Office in Sacramento, CA.

In her new job Vanessa will lead strategic outreach and provide technical assistance to Caltrans Divisions/Programs, Districts, and internal/external statewide partners and stakeholders.

Previously Vanessa worked for Caltrans District 5, where she served for four years as the Investment Planning coordinator. In that role, she led and provided support for numerous District 5 federal and state discretionary grant applications. She has experience collaborating with external partners and internal Caltrans units and creating letters of support for local and regional stakeholders.