Environmental Leadership Program

Summer is a Senior Planner of Current Development with the Community Development Department of Albemarle County, VA, where she reviews a variety of proposed land use and development transactions for compliance with local ordinances and policies. Her work requires interaction with developers, land owners, elected and appointed officials, design professionals, other agency employees, as well as neighboring landowners, community members and a wide range of special interest groups. Previously she has worked for a number of environmental conservation organizations located in Central Virginia, as well as a land use and development consulting firm assisting localities in writing comprehensive plans. She holds a B.A in English Literature with a minor in Environmental Sciences and a Master's of Urban and Environmental Planning, both from the University of Virginia. Outside of work, Summer volunteers at the local Habitat for Humanity Store and tries to enjoy all Central Virginia has to offer.