Amar Azucena Cid
Deputy Director Community Investments and Planning at California Strategic Growth Council- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Dignity Institute
Thrivance GroupNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Community Development Block Grant Basics
Community Development Training Institute (CDTI)May, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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California Strategic Growth Council
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Director Community Investments and Planning
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Caltrans
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager- Sup. Transportation Planner for CORE
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Dec 2020 - Jan 2023
Caltrans Office on Race and Equity (CORE)
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Senior Transportation Planner
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2020
Branch Chief for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Branch
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Senior Transportation Planner (acting)
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Associate in the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program. Developing the program to ensure GHG reductions within the Transit projects are benefiting the communities.
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Associate Transportation Planner
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2015
Funding Manager for the Federally funded Grant Programs 5316 (JARC) and 5317 New FreedomAssociate in the Grants Management Unit for the Division of Rail and Mass Transportation. Overseeing all federally funded transit programs. Liaison to other division associates on federal projects projects.***Acting Senior Transportation Planner*** for 6 Months
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Transportation Planner/Associate Transportation Planner
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Jul 2009 - Dec 2011
Planner for the Transit Planning Branch within Mass Transportation. Lead on the development of the Statewide Transit Strategic Plan. Statewide Transit PlanningPlanning Duties related to the Statewide Transit Strategic Plan, including: Coordinating efforts with UCLA Transportation Studies Staff; coordinating efforts with committee staff; research regarding transit planning within the state of California; planning document review.
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Transportation Planner
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Dec 2008 - Jul 2009
Managed PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MODERNIZATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND SERVICE ENHANCEMENT ACCOUNT (PTMISEA) Prop 1 B funding
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California Latino Legislative Caucus
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Sacramento, California
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Planning Consultant
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2008
Economic Development Summit; GOTV; Assemblyman Joe Coto Economic Development Summit; GOTV; Assemblyman Joe Coto
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Weed and Seed
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Worcester, Massachusetts
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Program Evaluator
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2006 - 2008
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County of Sacramento Community Development
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Sacramento, California Area
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Graduate Intern
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May 2007 - Sep 2007
-Researched Sustainable Development strategies -Researched and wrote report on sustainable transportation in California -Assisted Planners in preparing for public presentations, hearings or meetings -Produced outreach handouts and flyers -Conducted Land Use data analysis by way of GIS and ArcView -Researched Sustainable Development strategies -Researched and wrote report on sustainable transportation in California -Assisted Planners in preparing for public presentations, hearings or meetings -Produced outreach handouts and flyers -Conducted Land Use data analysis by way of GIS and ArcView
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Community Services Planning Council
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Sacramento, California
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Senior Associate Planner
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Mar 2006 - Aug 2006
Worked with the Children's Council on their Oversight Committee; Worked on the HIV Health Services Planning Council as a board consultant Worked with the Children's Council on their Oversight Committee; Worked on the HIV Health Services Planning Council as a board consultant
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West Sacramento Housing Development Corp.
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West Sacramento, CA
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Consultant
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Oct 2005 - Mar 2006
Assisted in the planning and acquisition of new affordable housing; surveyed residents about the quality of their housing; assisted in the budget development; liaison between housing managers and Corp. Board. Assisted in the planning and acquisition of new affordable housing; surveyed residents about the quality of their housing; assisted in the budget development; liaison between housing managers and Corp. Board.
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Education
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Clark University
Master's degree, Community Development and Planning -
America Walks
Walk College -
TransitCenter
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University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science (BS), Community and Regional Development