Stephanie Peña

Community Planner at Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Pablo Majano, MPA

Trustworthy, knowledgeable, reliable, honest, and efficient. These are all characteristics that Stephanie embodies and brings to a team. Stephanie is hardworking and provides the best constructive feedback when requested. During her current time at the MEDC, Stephanie has already made a significant impact on the Technical Assitance team by updating RRC presentations, being a team player, providing direct technical assistance to communities across Michigan, and the co-development of the MEDC Talk to Me Series. I would advocate for Stephanie for any role, as I feel she would excel in anything she puts her mind to.

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Credentials

  • AICP Candidate
    American Institute of Certified Planners
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Michigan Economic Development Corporation
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Community Planner
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Manage a portfolio of 58+ Michigan communities engaged in the Redevelopment Ready Communities® program Administer trainings and advocate for best practices that encourage a streamlining of planning, zoning, and economic development practices that promote the (re)development of high density, pedestrian-friendly downtowns Connect customers to a variety of State and Federal funding opportunities to improve infrastructure, develop housing, encourage environmental resiliency, and promote investment in local small businesses Provide direct technical assistance to customers by assisting in the development of RFPs/RFQs, marketing strategies, training strategies, etc. Show less

  • McKenna
    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Planner
      • Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

      Preformed commercial and industrial site plan reviews on behalf of various client communities throughout Michigan Assisted with Master Planning, Corridor Planning, Streetscape Planning, Downtown Development and TIF Planning, and zoning ordinance update planning efforts with focus on public engagement, data analysis, and document drafting Administered HUD CDBG programs and conducted compliance reporting on behalf of various client communities throughout Michigan Conducted internal and client-facing research guides on planning topics including but not limited to Complete Streets, MEDC Redevelopment Ready Communities, public engagement methods, historic districts, and zoning ordinance updates Show less

  • Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts
    • Lowell, Massachusetts
    • Research Coordinator/Strategic Planner
      • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

      Conducted research to create a financial and organizational model to ensure a sustainable live + work artist community in perpetuity for over 300 artist residents Created ten-year operating budgeting to determine rent increases + the feasibility of capital projects Surveyed New England artists communities and live + work opportunities Conducted research to create a financial and organizational model to ensure a sustainable live + work artist community in perpetuity for over 300 artist residents Created ten-year operating budgeting to determine rent increases + the feasibility of capital projects Surveyed New England artists communities and live + work opportunities

  • HRI
    • United States
    • Leasing Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Development Intern
      • Mar 2019 - May 2019

      Conducted green asset management on current property portfolio to determine monetary and CO2 savings from building retrofits Assisted in the financial acquisition of new properties Quantified how a proposed 100% Affordable Housing Overlay district could affect the development and expansion of current and new affordable housing projects. Conducted green asset management on current property portfolio to determine monetary and CO2 savings from building retrofits Assisted in the financial acquisition of new properties Quantified how a proposed 100% Affordable Housing Overlay district could affect the development and expansion of current and new affordable housing projects.

  • Lansing Community College
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Scholarship & Operations Support
      • Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

      Received and processed funding expenditures, billing, requisitions, check requests, payments and deposits Assisted in communications and maintained relationships with scholarship donors, recipients, and community members Maintained scholarship database, reviewed applications, and allocated budget for recipients Received and processed funding expenditures, billing, requisitions, check requests, payments and deposits Assisted in communications and maintained relationships with scholarship donors, recipients, and community members Maintained scholarship database, reviewed applications, and allocated budget for recipients

  • Michigan State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

      Research Assistant to Dr. Maria Porter, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics , in her study on the economic impact of Hispanic/Latino dairy farmworkers in Clinton, Ionia, and Gratiot Counties Assisted in translating Qualtrics survey from English to Spanish Research Assistant to Dr. Maria Porter, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics , in her study on the economic impact of Hispanic/Latino dairy farmworkers in Clinton, Ionia, and Gratiot Counties Assisted in translating Qualtrics survey from English to Spanish

  • Michigan State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • High School Equivalency Program Residential Instructor
      • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

      Provided GED in-person and distant learning instruction, in both English and Spanish, to approximately 70 migrant and seasonal farmworker students Collaborated in writing the 2017-22 U.S. Department of Education grant application to continue HEP project Promoted mental health awareness through workshops and connecting student with resources Implemented a post-HEP placement procedure to ensure greater success in meeting Annual Progress Report goals Developed post-HEP placement plans in higher education, military or upgraded employment for participants Show less

  • Greater Lansing Housing Coalition
    • Lansing, Michigan Area
    • Supportive Housing Coordinator
      • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

      Coordinated daily supportive housing services for two housing programs, working specifically with populations with severe mental illnesses who are highly susceptible to homelessness Conducted programmatic and financial reporting for federal, state, and local grant evaluations Assisted in developing annual budgets and grant applications Coordinated daily supportive housing services for two housing programs, working specifically with populations with severe mental illnesses who are highly susceptible to homelessness Conducted programmatic and financial reporting for federal, state, and local grant evaluations Assisted in developing annual budgets and grant applications

  • University of Michigan
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Coordinator
      • Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

      || Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan ||Assisted DEI Program Coordinators in engaging campus community members with the strategic planDesigned flyers and assisted in the social media campaign to attract the campus community to town hall meetings

    • Office Assistant
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

      ||Trotter Multicultural Center ||Developed and managed newsletters reaching 1,000 students weeklyProgrammed events and activities that facilitated a social justice environment at TrotterCreated promotional and marketing materials for events using various design applicationsServed as a liaison to enhance visibility of facility and our services to the campus community

    • Building Manager
      • Feb 2014 - May 2015

      ||Trotter Multicultural Center ||Managed facility during evening and weekend scheduled community and student eventsAdministered and directed students and community organizations to resources available at Trotter and around campusFostered strong relationships with students to bring awareness to our facility and services

  • University of Michigan Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Peer Advisor
      • Aug 2014 - May 2015

      Mentored 30 transfer students as they obtained research projects with University of Michigan faculty Facilitated bi-weekly seminars to teach students research methods, ethics, and other practices which gave them the skills necessary to succeed in their future studies or careers within their respective fields Met with students weekly during office hours to discuss their performance and any issues they had pertaining to the program Communicated with University of Michigan faculty and staff regularly to organize seminars and other special events Show less

  • Michigan State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      || Behavioral, Information & Technology Lab || Assisted in the experimental design of qualitative research study pertaining to online communities Conducted, cleaned and coded a total of 47 hour-long interviews Inputted and produced preliminary data analysis using NVivo || Behavioral, Information & Technology Lab || Assisted in the experimental design of qualitative research study pertaining to online communities Conducted, cleaned and coded a total of 47 hour-long interviews Inputted and produced preliminary data analysis using NVivo

  • University of Michigan Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Research Assistant
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      || Community College Fellowship Program || Assisted Dr. Kimberley Kinder’s research on “Self-Provisioning Housing Techniques in Detroit” Read and coded over 20 hour-long interview transcripts Aided in Detroit field work visits to interview prospective research subjects || Community College Fellowship Program || Assisted Dr. Kimberley Kinder’s research on “Self-Provisioning Housing Techniques in Detroit” Read and coded over 20 hour-long interview transcripts Aided in Detroit field work visits to interview prospective research subjects

  • Michigan State University Extension
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Student Intern
      • May 2011 - Aug 2011

      Responsible for document creation and data entry. Preformed general office duties including copying, filing, and clerical work. Assisted with the development and administering of 4-H camps; 4-H Exploration Days, MSU Dairy Days, Mentoring Weekend. Assisted program staff with special projects and planning. Responsible for document creation and data entry. Preformed general office duties including copying, filing, and clerical work. Assisted with the development and administering of 4-H camps; 4-H Exploration Days, MSU Dairy Days, Mentoring Weekend. Assisted program staff with special projects and planning.

Education

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Master of City Planning
    2018 - 2020
  • University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
    Bachelor's of Arts, Political Science and Urban Studies
    2014 - 2016
  • Lansing Community College
    Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
    2011 - 2013
  • East Lansing High School
    High School Diploma
    2007 - 2011

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