Kristen Gordon currently serves as an Economic Development Deputy for Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece-Harris Dawson. As a member of the Capital Projects team, she focuses on transportation policy, planning, and implementation. Previously, Ms. Gordon served as a Field Deputy for the Hyde Park, Angeles Mesa, and View Heights neighborhoods.
Prior to joining Council District 8, Kristen worked as a Planning Assistant for the Los Angeles Department of City Planning. As a Research Assistant for the UC Institute of Transportation Studies, she focused on transit-oriented development and transit ridership on Los Angeles Metro Rail. Kristen is an active member in the American Planning Association Los Angeles (APA-LA), and previously served as the Co-Director for the Young Planners Group. Kristen received a B.A. in Urban Studies from the University of California, Irvine.
Email: kristen.gordon@lacity.org