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SAM
GALLAGHER

Planner + Engagement Specialist

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Sam is a Planner and Engagement Specialist at Zan Associates. She previously worked in constituent services for the State of Minnesota on utility and housing policy and mediation, and she has experience facilitating complex stakeholder negotiations, building relationships, and thinking creatively about site planning. Sam has also worked on right-of-way redesign, land use development, and public space projects in the Twin Cities and Portland, Oregon metros. She is inspired by Zan’s engagement strategies that strengthen community voices and enhance livability.

stuff to know

  • Master of Urban + Regional Planning / Portland State University

  • Bachelor of Science / University of Minnesota

  • Dreams about commuting to work via cross-country skiing for a true Minnesota multi-modal experience

  • Finds stress relief from making banana bread (especially if it can also minimize food waste)

  • Thinks of the Pacific Northwest as a second home and hopes to advocate for more food pods in the Twin Cities

  • Can be found paddle boarding, cross-country skiing, or biking depending on the season

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