Jean Leier

U.S. Director of Stakeholder Engagement | Business Partnerships | Community Relationships | Workforce Development

Role
U s Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Community Affairs at Cintra, a Ferrovial company
Location
Austin, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Jean Leier

Jean has extensive experience in both the private and public sectors bringing a perfect combination of experience and knowledge to her current role in the transportation infrastructure industry. As U.S. Director of Stakeholder Engagement, she develops and leads engagement strategies for prospective public-private partnerships (P3s) in markets across the country. Jean\'s fresh approach to working with local and state elected officials and business leaders allows opportunities for business growth and meaningful involvement from local communities. Jean\'s previous work includes working on the I-77 Express Lanes, an $800 million P3 highway project in Charlotte, NC, that was the first of its kind project in the state. She also led strategic engagement for the the development, design and construction of light rail in Charlotte for the $500 million LYNX Blue Line and the $1.16 billion LYNX Blue Line Extension. A recipient of the Infinity award for her body of work and high ethical standards in her professional practice, Jean\'s ability to bridge understanding and needs from both the public and private sides continues to strengthen business relationships and build a strong reputation for a company. Specialties:Stakeholder Engagement Analysis & Strategic Planning | Public Affairs & Administration | Corporate Affairs | Issues Management | Public Relations | Workforce Development

Experience

  1. U s Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Community Affairs

    Cintra, a Ferrovial company

    Oct 2021 — Present · US

    Lead the planning, analysis and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies in prospective and existing P3 markets. •Serve as company representative with business organizations in U.S. and serve on key committees to elevate the value proposition of P3s. •Establish workforce development programs for specific markets, creating training and job opportunities for successful construction and operations of projects.•Oversee Cintra’s corporate social responsibility programs in the U.S, including managing the national partnership for teen safe driving programs.

Education

  • Minnesota State Moorhead

    B.S., Mass Communications, Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Political Science

  • University of North Dakota

    Health Administration Certificate

  • University of North Dakota

    Master of Public Administration - MPA

Skills

  • Press Releases
  • Web Content
  • Public Relations
  • Internal Communications
  • Media Relations
  • Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Editing
  • Journalism
  • Leadership
  • Crisis Communications
  • Community Outreach
  • Community Development
  • Speech Writing
  • Marketing Communications
  • Management
  • Event Planning
  • Corporate Communications
  • Newsletters
  • Copy Editing
  • Strategic Communications
  • Fundraising
  • Social Media

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