Meet the Staff: Isabella O’Brien
Isabella O’Brien, Environmental PlannerIsabella joined the TJPDC in 2021 as a regional planner, working primarily as the lead staff person on the TJPDC’s environmental programs; including the Solid Waste Management Program, the Watershed Implementation Plan, and the Rivanna River Basin Commission’s staff support. Isabella holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia and certification in Program Management.Q: How did you end up at the TJPDC?A: Prior to entering the planning field, I explored a few internships in the Charlottesville area as a student. The Rivanna…