Born and raised in Venezuela, Bettina completed her college and graduate school here in the United States and then settled in Massachusetts with her family. She spent the past 32 years teaching the language, culture, and history of the Spanish speaking world and leading as department chair in both boarding and day schools in

Developing plans and codes that help communities become more sustainable, accessible, and equitable Geoff is a Principal in Clarion’s Chapel Hill office. For his entire planning career, Geoff has focused on helping communities create more sustainable communities by combining judicious public investment with comprehensive land-use planning processes and well-crafted regulations. Previously, Geoff worked as a

Passionate about more livable, inclusive, and resilient communities. Emily is a Senior Associate in Clarion’s Chapel Hill office. She is passionate about helping communities plan for a resilient and sustainable future and engage the community in thoughtful and equitable ways. Emily brings an interdisciplinary approach to Clarion’s team, specializing in the environmental/climate, resilience, and health

Drafting efficient regulations for effective planning and equitable outcomes “Leave things better than you found them.” This is not only Gabby’s general approach to planning, but her mentality toward her individual work as well. Prior to joining Clarion, Gabby worked in the public sector on a wide variety of projects including long-range plan updates for