Jessica Josselyn Burghdoff

Principal Planner

Jessica helps communities create safer, more connected places where people—especially children—can thrive. With more than two decades of experience in transportation planning, she is recognized for bringing together public agencies, schools, community organizations, and stakeholders to transform complex transportation challenges into practical, people-centered solutions. Jessica specializes in transportation safety, collaborative community engagement, and implementation-focused planning. She has led statewide, regional, and local initiatives that improve safety, expand mobility choices, and strengthen community partnerships through thoughtful planning, engineering, education, and outreach. Her experience includes statewide Safe Routes to School leadership, Vision Zero initiatives, multimodal transportation planning, and innovative safety education programs. Known for her collaborative leadership and ability to build lasting relationships, Jessica helps clients navigate complex projects by fostering trust, aligning diverse perspectives, and building consensus around shared goals. Her professional mission is simple: helping children and communities thrive through safer transportation. Outside of work, Jessica treasures time with her family, is actively involved in her church community, and enjoys mentoring others and supporting organizations that serve foster and at-risk children.

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