Lisa Harmon
About Lisa Harmon
Lisa Harmon is a Senior Aviation/Environmental Planner at Mead & Hunt, specializing in wildlife hazard management and land use compatibility policies to enhance aviation safety. With extensive experience in environmental analysis under NEPA, she has contributed to significant research reports and managed projects across multiple states.
Work at Mead & Hunt
Lisa Harmon has served as a Senior Aviation/Environmental Planner at Mead & Hunt since 2009. In this role, she focuses on developing wildlife hazard management programs and land use compatibility policies. Her work addresses aviation safety challenges associated with airport operations. Harmon collaborates with local agencies and developers to ensure effective coordination of land use policies and programs. Her extensive experience in this position contributes to the company's reputation in aviation planning and environmental compliance.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Harmon holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature from Wells College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Transportation Management from the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University. Her academic background supports her expertise in aviation and environmental planning, particularly in the context of regulatory compliance and environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Background
Harmon has a diverse background in aviation and environmental planning, with over 15 years of experience in her current role. She has managed wildlife hazard assessments and management plans across multiple states, including California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, and Maryland. This extensive geographical experience enhances her understanding of regional challenges and solutions in aviation safety and environmental management.
Contributions to Research and Reports
Lisa Harmon has contributed to several Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) reports. Notable contributions include ACR Report 206, which focuses on land use compatibility near general aviation airports, and Report 198, which addresses wetland mitigation near airports. Additionally, she has worked on ACRP Project 10-30, evaluating the effectiveness of airport wildlife hazard management programs. Her involvement in these projects reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge and practices in aviation safety and environmental stewardship.