Natasha Luccia

Government Relations and Community Affairs @The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

New York, NY, US

EWR Vision Zero, EWR New Terminal B, EWR Station Access Project, Lufthansa Redevelopment Lounge Coordinate events to align with Project Manager (PM) timeline, budget, and scope while managing external stakeholder expectations Collaborate with 100+ local community-based organizations, internal stakeholder and employee resource groups (ERG), to develop programming and leverage established networks Formulate strategies to maximize the supplier diversity pool and foster a competitive bid environment Craft Community Benefits Program based on scope and budget, leverage existing programs, community needs, and emerging technologies Increase local workforce within the facility by 60%, fostering economic viability, stronger community connections and project buy-inEWR Airtrain Redevelopment Project Deploy a Disparity Study to validate the implementation of a 10% Local Business Enterprise (LBE) inclusion program Support Community Benefits Program through strategic outreach, partnerships and robust reporting Implement process improvement efforts to enhance customer experience and increase visibility, bidding, and competitivenessEWR Runway Rehab Coordinate pre-bid site visit for federally funded projects overseen by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Develop strategies to increase disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation on federally assisted contractsNew Terminal A Project, American Express Centurion Lounge Managed public engagement for a robust plan to modernize Newark Airport a facility that drive 976M in revenue Coordinated 500+ public technical programs that support agency standards and align with PM and stakeholder expectations Developed robust implementation plans for specialized assignments and engaged local talent and business owners Increase the inclusion and procurement of 33% diverse businesses contracted, of which 36 firms were hyper-local to the EWR footprint