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Brynna W

@brynnaw

Aspiring community and urban planner who turns policy research into stronger, connected communities and affordable housing decisions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a planning or policy-focused role where I can use legislative research, GIS-informed thinking, and public engagement to shape affordable housing and transportation initiatives. I want to help build stronger, connected communities with practical, data-driven recommendations.

I’m an aspiring Community and Urban Planner with a Bachelor’s in Political Science. I bring experience researching affordable housing, state legislatures, data centers/clean energy, and urban development policies—always tying analysis back to real community outcomes.

In my government relations work, I supported teams with public engagement research and legislative monitoring that informed long-term affordable housing planning and development decisions. I conducted workforce and employment studies across targeted Georgia and Florida MSAs and tracked housing, zoning, and economic incentives through committee discussions to keep priorities aligned with changing state policy.

I’ve also built strong research and communication habits through legislative research roles, including following General Assembly sessions and preparing short write-ups to inform clients “in real time.” I’ve worked with legislative tracking tools, maintained internal reference lists of state lawmakers, and supported research on energy and environmental topics such as natural gas, offshore wind development, fossil fuels, and data-center expansion.

Now I’m pursuing a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Georgia in Fall 2026. I’m eager to contribute to community and transportation initiatives that build stronger, connected communities—bringing a policy-first mindset, critical and analytical thinking, and clear technical writing to projects where strategy and impact have to match.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Government Relations Analyst

Dominium

May 2025 - Dec 2025 (7 months)

Conducted workforce and employment studies across targeted Metropolitan Statistical Area's to inform long-term affordable housing planning. Closely monitored Georgia General Assembly activity related to housing, zoning, and economic incentives, producing highly detailed internal legislative notes and organized updates for internal teams.

Policy Analysis Legislative Monitoring Affordable Housing Research Workforce Analytics Stakeholder Management Technical Writing Project Support

Cashier & Coffee Shop Attendant

Wegmans

Apr 2020 - Oct 2025 (5 years 6 months)

Provided customer service while handling cash/credit transactions and fulfilling orders in a fast-paced checkout environment. Supported receiving and daily coffee shop operations, including food preparation and cleaning to ensure accurate, efficient service.

Customer Service Cash Handling order fulfillment Support Food Preparation Multitasking Attention To Detail

Government Relations Analyst

Principle Advantage Government Relations

Dec 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Analyzed proposed legislation and election results to assess potential impacts on clients, with focus on energy and infrastructure topics. Tracked bills through session stages and prepared time-sensitive client write-ups based on general assembly and committee activity.

Policy Research Office Administration State Government Relations Attention To Detail Public Speaking Legislative Analysis Data Entry Administrative Support document preparation Travel Coordination Records Management Time Management Proactive Team Player

Campus Tour Guide

Mary Baldwin University

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 (5 months)

Led welcoming campus tours for prospective students and families, managing logistics to keep groups organized and on schedule. Presented institutional and historical information and served as a primary point of contact for visitor questions and engagement.

Public Speaking Guest Experience Scheduling coordination Institutional Presentation Communication Operations Support

Bill Signing Legislative Intern

Henrico County

Jun 2019 - Present (7 years)

Observed Governor Ralph Northam’s bill-signing milestones, supporting legislative engagement related to SB1295 and HB2384. Conducted research and helped draft/edit public-facing materials to support clearer presentations and advocacy discussions.

Legislative Research Policy Analysis Drafting Presentations Communication