Jacqueline Canales

Biografía: Jacqueline Canales is a Director of Advisory Services with the Urban Land Institute, a non-profit education and research organization that focuses on land use, real estate and urban development. As a Washington, D.C. native, Jacqueline has experience working in public and nonprofit sectors in education, project management, planning and community outreach. Prior to joining the Advisory Service team, Jacqueline managed several member initiatives with the ULI Washington District Council which including supporting local technical assistance and professional development programs. She previously worked on several initiatives with the District of Columbia Office of Planning where she supported efforts in Creative Placemaking grant management and development of a District-wide Cultural Plan. Jacqueline attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Alexandria, where she earned her M.A. in Urban and Regional Planning. She also holds graduate certificates in Metropolitan Studies and Economic Development. Jacqueline is a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park where she earned a B.S. in Architecture and a B.A. in Art History and Archaeology.