As Deputy Director and COO of three public agencies managed by this department, Ms. Bronson supports planning, designing, and implementation of economic development strategies. She is instrumental in leveraging resources for both public and private entities to develop business activities and job growth in the community. Bronson holds a Masters in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an undergraduate degree in Public Communication from The American University in Washington, DC. Previously, Bronson’s work includes Director of Housing initiatives at Home HeadQuarters, first Executive Director of the Albany County Land Bank, and Principal Planner at the City of Albany.