Zam DeShields, AICP

Planning & Community Development Director at Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
  • Claim this Profile
Contact Information
us****@****om
(386) 825-5501
Location
Anacortes, Washington, United States, US
Skills

Topline Score

Topline score feature will be out soon.

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI

You need to have a working account to view this content.
Join now
You need to have a working account to view this content.
Join now

Credentials

  • American Institute of Certified Planners
    American Planning Association

Experience

  • Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Planning & Community Development Director
      • Mar 2018 - Present

  • Samish Indian Nation
    • Planning Director
      • Jan 2015 - Mar 2018

      As Planning Director I help the Tribe shape the changes that the future holds. This involves community outreach and engagement that forms the foundation of long-range planning, caring for and expanding Tribal facilities to meet the needs of a growing community, and supporting Tribal programs as they plan for the future. My primary responsibility is to Samish Tribal Members. As Planning Director, I create space for Members to participate in shaping the future of the Samish Tribe and ensure that Samish leadership has the information they need to make good decisions that will provide benefits to seven generations of Tribal members.

  • Big Sky Economic Development
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Development Project Manager
      • Mar 2014 - Nov 2014

  • City of Spokane
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Community & Neighborhood Services
      • May 2013 - Mar 2014

    • Parks Planning
      • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Director
      • Mar 2011 - Aug 2012

Education

  • Eastern Washington University
    Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Urban and Regional Planning
    2012 - 2014
  • Rocky Mountain College
    Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, Philosophy & Religious Thought
    2006 - 2011

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now