Hi, I'm Anna.

Director of Planning & Entitlements*

For over 12 years, my focus has been on helping developers, land owners, and national brands navigate the complex world of entitlements and due diligence across central and southwest Florida. I specialize in finding the critical path for private development and redevelopment. From the initial due diligence phases to securing final approvals, I look at land through a strategic lens to find the untapped potential and maximize value for my clients.

While my career is rooted in private land consulting, I also bring a powerful insider’s perspective to the table. I began my career by serving several years in local government. Having administered municipal codes, managed department budgets, and drafted ordinances from the inside of local government, I know exactly how city planners and government boards evaluate projects. This dual experience allows me to anticipate regulatory roadblocks before they happen and present projects in a way that builds consensus and wins approvals.

Winning approvals today looks very different than it did a decade ago. With the rise of AI and social media, the general public is more informed, and more connected, than ever before regarding land development applications under review. Public input can shape or stall a project overnight. A major part of my role is advising clients on how to proactively navigate this hyper-aware modern landscape, managing community outreach and public narrative so that projects move forward smoothly rather than getting caught in the friction.

Florida’s growth moves fast, and its land use laws move even faster. To keep my clients ahead of the curve, I assist in tracking Florida’s legislative updates through bill trackers from the American Planning Association, 1000 Friends of Florida and other respected planning organizations. Combined with my active involvement in the Urban Land Institute, I ensure our projects are never caught off guard by shifting regulations or changing public sentiments.

* I’m not an attorney. I am a highly-skilled land planner.

My Credentials

  • Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional Studies

    • Minor focus in Environmental Studies

Certifications, & Licenses

  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Notable Experience & Achievements

  • Industrial Master Planned Developments:

    • Lead planner for Double Branch MPUD and DA modifications -- Pasco County, Connected City Corridor Overlay

    • Lead planner representing the buyer for Clear Springs PD and Sector Plan -- City of Bartow, Polk County

  • Residential/Mixed Use Master Planned Developments:

    • Lead planner for Two Rivers MPUD modification -- Pasco County

    • Lead planner for Kaimakliotis PD/Verano -- Hernando County

    • Lead planner for Gamble Creek GDP, Canoe Creek Phase IV PSP and SM Ranch GDP -- Manatee County

  • Recreation & Public Projects:

    • Member of planning team for the Paradise Coast Sports Complex -- Collier County

    • Lead planner to prepare several affordable housing feasibility reports evaluating County-owned properties -- Collier County

  • Environmental Focus:

    • Lead planner to file the Two Rivers Ranch Planned Environmental Community (PEC) CPA amendment to enhance protections for regional resources while also increasing entitlements -- Hillsborough County

    • Lead planner for Mitchell 41 MPUD and assisted in negotiations for Ecological Corridor acquisition -- Pasco County

Community Involvement & Board Service

  • American Planning Association (APA), National & Florida Chapter Member (2011–Present)

  • Urban Land Institute (ULI), Active Member

    • Chair of the Suburban Land Housing Product Council (2023-present)

    • Member of the Programming Committee

  • Pasco County Horizontal and Pasco 2050 Land Use Roundtables - representative for development community

Life Outside the Firm

While I am passionate about shaping the communities of Central and Southwest Florida, my biggest and most rewarding job happens at home. As a proud working mom, my husband and our two young sons keep me incredibly busy and energized. Balancing a thriving career in land consulting with the beautiful chaos of raising two boys gives me a unique appreciation for the neighborhoods we build—I'm not just planning for today’s market, I'm helping shape the future communities where the next generation will grow. If you'd like to learn more, see my LinkedIn profile.