Anna Slatinsky

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About Anna Slatinsky

Anna currently leads the 20-person Planning team in Beaverton, Oregon, a suburb of people evolving into a cultural and economic powerhouse. Her planning and policy development career has spanned vibrant city centers, historic downtowns, industrial and commercial areas, suburban neighborhoods, and new greenfield development. Anna’s core values are equity, professionalism, and social justice, and she has a strong affinity for great design and vibrant culture. She is motivated to ask hard questions and seek creative solutions with a pragmatic, curious, and collaborative approach. As a confirmed optimist, Anna brings energy and insight to long term strategic planning, working with diverse groups and navigating the nuances of politically difficult situations. Her toolkit features superb communication abilities, team-building approaches that leverage skills across groups, and keen diagnostic thinking that supports good decision-making. Working in Brooklyn, New York for nine years, and Beaverton, Oregon since 2016, Anna has managed complex projects involving multiple public and private stakeholders, and led teams of up to 20 people. Policy area experience includes housing, transportation, organizational change and business process updates, planning for industrial areas, annexation and intergovernmental relationships, with a special focus on land use regulation.