Jennifer Shira


Account Executive
 
  • Public Involvement
  • Event Planning
  • Media Relations

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, communication
University of Colorado, Boulder

Completed Meeting and Event Planning Certificate Program, San Diego State University

 

 
Jennifer Shira is an account executive with the San Diego office of Katz & Associates.  She specializes in public outreach projects, vendor and event coordination, and research.

Jennifer’s client experience includes the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, where she played a key role in supporting the Airport Site Selection process and continues her involvement with the Sound Attenuation Program. 

Jennifer is currently coordinating the community outreach and construction relations for the North County Transit District’s SPRINTER Rail Line which will span from Oceanside to Escondido, California.  She also played a central role in the outreach efforts for the construction of NCTD’s Encinitas Passing Track. 

In addition, Jennifer also assists in the outreach efforts for the San Diego County Water Authority Facilities Master Plan environmental review process, the Installation Restoration Program at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, California and with the Linda Vista Redevelopment Project Area.

An experienced event and meeting planner, Jennifer manages vendors, handles event and meeting logistics, and assists with the production of event materials. 

Prior to joining Katz & Associates, Jennifer worked in the Mayor of San Diego's press office.  She has also worked on a number of political campaigns in San Diego.

Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication at the University of Colorado, Boulder.