Leads community outreach and engagement for California planning initiatives involving housing, land use, General Plans, and policy documents. Manages project scopes, budgets, schedules, teams, client relationships, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and public hearings. Integrates community input into planning analyses and recommendations, ensures deliverable quality, mentors staff, and supports proposals and business development. Requires strong knowledge of California planning processes and experience working with public agencies, community organizations, and diverse stakeholders.