Jen Wolchansky, AI Cp, Env Sp
About Jen Wolchansky, AI Cp, Env Sp
Jen Wolchansky serves as the Environmental and Sustainability Practice Lead at Mead & Hunt, where she specializes in sustainability and resiliency planning for aviation services. She holds a Master of Arts in Geography from the University of Colorado Boulder and has extensive experience in environmental planning and technical writing.
Current Role at Mead & Hunt
Jen Wolchansky serves as the Environmental and Sustainability Practice Lead at Mead & Hunt. She has held this position since 2024, contributing her expertise in environmental planning and sustainability initiatives. In this role, she focuses on integrating sustainable practices within various projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and promoting resiliency in planning efforts.
Education and Expertise
Jen Wolchansky earned a Master of Arts in Geography from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she studied from 2003 to 2005. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Geography from The George Washington University, completed between 1999 and 2003. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge in environmental policy and planning.
Professional Background
Prior to her current role, Jen Wolchansky worked at Mead & Hunt as a Project Manager from 2013 to 2024. She also served as a Senior City Planner for the City and County of Denver from 2011 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she was an Urban/Environmental Planner at Jacobs Engineering from 2005 to 2011 and interned at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2002.
Specializations and Skills
Jen Wolchansky specializes in sustainability and resiliency planning for both general aviation and large commercial service airports. She possesses a deep understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and has extensive experience in conducting Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA) for aviation services. Her skills also include technical writing and public agency coordination related to environmental projects.
Research and Teaching Experience
During her studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, Jen Wolchansky worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant from 2003 to 2005. This role allowed her to gain valuable experience in academic research and contribute to the educational development of students in the field of geography.