JENNIFFER DAVIS: Community Development Director

(626) 308-2806

Jennifer received her Bachelor’s of Urban Planning Degree from the University of Cincinnati and has held several positions both with private architectural and planning firms and local governments. She has a Masters Degree in English Literature and recently obtained an Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits from an internationally recognized educational trust.

She has over 24 years of experience and has worked in planning in Ohio, New York, South Carolina, California and most recently London, where she was the project manager for physical improvements projects in conservation areas.  Prior to her London experience, Jennifer was a Senior Planner for the City of West Hollywood for eleven years and worked on some of the largest developments in the city, negotiating a development agreement and the approvals for a large mixed-use development on the Sunset Strip just prior to her departure.  Jennifer also served as the Chair of the City of Glendale’s Historic Preservation Commission while a resident there.

Jennifer was attracted to the City of San Gabriel because it is a smaller city, has an established historic district, has adopted great Specific Plans, and has a reputation of co-operation among its staff and elected officials. The spirit of working together is a crucial ingredient for making things happen and making things happen is what she likes to do best!

On a personal note, Jennifer is certified to teach English as a Second Language, is a certified yoga instructor, hikes (she has been known to rock climb),and adores traveling.

JACKIE WONG : Community Development Assistant

Jackie works directly for the Director of Community Development and provides assistance to the Planning Commission and each of the department’s six divisions (economic development, planning, building and safety, public works, and engineering) as well as supervises the departmental clerk. She also assists with the San Gabriel Community Foundation.

With a skilled eye for fine food and beverages, Jackie brings more than outstanding organizational abilities to the table: she has a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Food Service Administration from Cal State Long Beach. She also has a Nonprofit & Public Organization Marketing & Fundraising certificate from her alma matter where, prior to joining San Gabriel, she specialized in planned giving and donor relations for a non-profit agency. Jackie lives in the San Gabriel Valley with her family and their toy French poodles. She enjoys traveling, shopping and baking.

LAURA CASTILLO : Community Development Clerk

Laura Castillo is one if the newest additions to the San Gabriel Community Development Family. She received her Bachelors degree from the Cal State University of Los Angeles in Sociology. She began her interest in local government with the City of Whittier in 1997. Since then, has had experience working with the Community Development Department as well as in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) loans process. On her spare time she enjoys traveling, painting and spending time with her family.