Emily Lasser, AICP, is a Project Manager at the Center for Economic Development Research, a unit of Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute. She specializes in community and economic development. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Emily worked as a transportation and land use planning consultant. Emily serves as the Chair of the Emerging Planners of Georgia Board. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies from Wayne State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Michigan in Urban and Regional Planning.