Heather Haney

About Heather Haney

As a Community Planner at the Federal Transit Administration, I lead Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program Teams for transit capital investment projects in FTA Region 4 and FTA Region 6. With over four years of experience in this role, I have successfully managed multiple projects, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and community needs.I am also a Certified Planner (AICP) and a Yoga Instructor, demonstrating my commitment to continuous learning and wellness. My education background includes a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability and the Built Environment. I am passionate about creating sustainable and equitable communities through effective planning and development.

Experience

1. Assistant Project Manager

   Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

   May 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Managing the Capital funding for WMATA’s multi-million dollar Track Rehabilitation Program - Developing and tracking Capital deliverables and procurements- Creating the Program’s Annual Plan including goal development, the annual financial forecast, managing contracts and materials, and analyzing project expenditures/trends for long-range planning efforts

Education

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Certification, Geographical Information Systems

  2017 — 2018

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sustainability and the Built Environment

  2010 — 2014

• University of Florida

  Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P), Urban and Regional Planning

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Urban Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Transportation Planning
• Community Outreach
• Sustainability
• Transit-Oriented Development
• Research
• Microsoft Word
• Qualitative Research
• Public Speaking
• Time Management
• Data Collection
• Gis Systems