Anisha Gianchandani

Public Engagement Program Manager @The City of San Diego

San Diego, CA, US

Direct development of first-ever Inclusive Public Engagement Guide to ensure that public input reflects diverse population and informs decision-making. Guide will be used by employees to engage with 1.4 million residents• Established first public engagement team for the City Planning Department; manage four full-time staff • Oversaw RFP process and execution of multiple-year public engagement contracts valued at $1-2M each• Won and manage grant for resident civic education and staff training in public participation • Advise Planning Director on executive messaging, internal communications and branding• Recognized with 2023 Public Outreach Award of Excellence from California American Planning Association for ‘Build Better SD’ initiative

University of Bristol

Master’s Degree

The George Washington University

Bachelor’s Degree