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Bradley Calvert serves as the Director of the Community Development Department for the City of Glendale. He oversees the current planning, long-range planning, economic development, urban design, mobility, and historic preservation divisions. He is responsible for the planning and implementation of initiatives that create vibrant neighborhoods and a sustainable, equitable, and competitive community.
Major initiatives have included an update of the Downtown Specific Plan, adoption of the Citywide Pedestrian Plan, and the initiation and advancement of several significant placemaking and urban design projects such as the Verdugo Wash Visioning.
Prior to joining the City of Glendale he was the Community Development Program Manager for the City of Bellevue, Washington where he led major planning initiatives for a new urban neighborhood that combined transit and trail-oriented development. This work was combined with major placemaking initiatives that led to the attraction and expansion of several major employers in the Pacific Northwest.
Bradley’s projects earned awards from the Los Angeles and Washington Chapters of the American Planning Association, the Georgia Transit Association, and the United States Green Building Council.
Bradley’s experience also includes architecture and transit related work, primarily focused on multi-family urban development and transit-oriented development. He holds a Master’s in City and Regional Planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate from Georgia State University, and a Bachelor’s of Architecture from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Bradley is a an AICP planner and holds a certification from the National Charrette Institute.
Senior Economic Development Coordinator
David Crawley Delgado serves as the Senior Economic Development Coordinator focusing on the Tech industry within the City of Glendale. As a seasoned tech strategist, he leads transformative initiatives for the City, steering its evolution into a vibrant tech hub. David believes that a strong tech ecosystem grows from a backbone of creativity, collaboration, innovation, and support. As such, David works to create a culture where these elements flourish for both businesses - from industrial giants to small startups – and the Glendale community.
Prior to joining the Economic Development team in 2024, David led community initiatives and ecosystem growth at KidsX, the largest pediatric-focused digital-health accelerator. David developed and oversaw the engagement strategy with industry partners, investors, startup alumni, and the broader tech community, as well as serving as a coach to more than a dozen health tech startups. David was also part of the Innovation Studio at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles as an Innovation Strategist, helping to identify and solve complex problems facing pediatric healthcare using human-centered design tactics. Throughout David’s career, he has worked for both startups and larger corporations to catalyze innovation and collaboration, cultivate growth, and drive lasting change that benefits all.
Economic Development Community Outreach Associate
Jennifer Coronado is a passionate Community Outreach Associate for the City of Glendale, having joined the Economic Development team in 2022. She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for community engagement to her role with experience in market research, digital marketing, and social media content creation.
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She is dedicated to community building and engagement, leveraging her expertise to facilitate collaboration between community groups and City initiatives. Jennifer leads targeted outreach efforts by developing informative materials such as flyers, newsletters, and press releases. Additionally, she actively contributes to Economic Development special projects by producing impactful print and video communications to increase public awareness of City programs, resources, and services, as well as website content management.
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Through strategic marketing campaigns, exceptional customer service, and initiatives that promote City resources, Jennifer is committed to nurturing stronger relationships within our business and community groups to cultivate growth and enhance the quality of life in Glendale.
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Jennifer holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing and Human Resource Management, and is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Economic Development Assistant
Mariah Hanna joined the Economic Development team in 2023, she brings over 14 years of dedicated customer service experience, with a specialized focus in hospitality. Her journey in the service industry has been marked by a passion for ensuring exceptional experiences for every guest she encounters. With a degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Pan African Studies, Mariah's academic background enriches her approach to customer interactions, infusing her work with empathy, cultural awareness, and a deep understanding of human dynamics.
Throughout her career, Mariah has honed her skills in communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building, consistently exceeding expectations and fostering positive connections with customers from diverse backgrounds. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to adapt to evolving needs have earned her a reputation as a trusted resource and a valuable asset in any service-oriented environment.
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Principal Economic
Development Officer
Soua Vang has served as Deputy Director for the City of Glendale since January of 2022. She joined the city to be a part of a thriving city and make an impact for generations to come. Her background spans more than 15 years in economic development, most recently as Interim Economic Development Director/Economic Development Manager for San Bernardino County. In this capacity she led multiple teams and innovative initiatives that resulted in job creation, retention, and investment in communities. She also cultivated relationships with international partners that led to multiple sister city agreements to enhance economic opportunities in communities. Soua has developed targeted attraction and retention strategies that have led to over $20 million dollars in local revenue to the County’s General Fund. Under her leadership, the Economic Development Department received three (3) national awards from the National Association of Counties in 2021 for programs and efforts in community and economic development.
She is now honored to lead Glendale’s economic development division as part of a high performing and dynamic team that embraces challenges as opportunities. During her tenure, Soua gained council-wide approval of a first-ever three-year economic development strategic plan that is a roadmap for growth and for a stronger Glendale economy. Her specific goals include elevating the city brand and profile while ensuring a business-friendly ecosystem that supports business attraction and retention.
​Soua was recognized by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum as one of the 2023 Woman of Influence winners and a shortlisted nominee in the 2022 Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards for her work and accomplishments.
Soua holds her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University of San Bernardino and her Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) designation from CoreNet Global, the leading professional association for corporate real estate. She is also a Young Professionals Group (YPG) alumni from NAIOP Southern California’s Real Estate Leadership Program and a graduate of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, Regional Leadership Academy.
Jenny De La Mora joined the City's Economic Development in October 2022. She brings with her a vast amount of experience both in the public and private sector. She began her career in the private sector working in the sales and marketing real estate industry where she managed multiple mixed use communities before transitioning to government. Prior to coming to Glendale, Jenny worked for the Economic Development Agency for San Bernardino County, where she spent over 13 years assisting the local business community.
Jenny has spent the majority of her career developing and managing several successful and nationally recognized programs that assist businesses with layoff aversion, as well as business and personnel expansion. Jenny has a proven track record as an advocate for the business community she serves; she has organized educational business summits and workshops, that empower the business community by connecting them with resources and tools for sustainability and growth in the workforce.
Her experience also includes managing International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment initiatives. She has organized and lead trade missions abroad to strengthen international ties and boost economic opportunities for the Southern California region.
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In her role at Glendale's Economic Development Division, Jenny will managing staff and oversee day-to-day operations. Her expertise will be relied upon to continue to make a positive impact on the business community in the City of Glendale.
Jenny holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Management, and is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Jenny is eager to learn and passionate about her work.
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Economic Development Coordinator
Juan J. Gonzalez brings nearly 30 years of community outreach experience to the Economic Development team. Over the years he has served as the Project Manager for the “Be Street Smart Glendale” safety education campaign, implemented community gardens on vacant parcels of land, organized in-school education programming, and led the efforts to obtain California Healthy City and Keep America Beautiful affiliate status for Glendale. Mr. Gonzalez specializes in developing and implementing outreach campaigns, organizing special events, producing print and video communications, and creating business and community support for Economic Development programming. His passion for small business led to the creation of two emergency grant programs during the Pandemic and the implementation of Artsakh Creative, a retail pop-up incubator program in the Artsakh Paseo. An avid traveler, he is currently in the process of developing a Tourism initiative for Glendale.
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In this capacity, he is responsible for developing and implementing outreach campaigns, organizing community meetings and special events, producing print and video communications, and collaborating with business and community groups supporting Economic Development initiatives.
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Mr. Gonzalez earned his Bachelor's Degree in Art from California State University at Northridge (CSUN).
Economic Development
Coordinator
Sevak Dishoian is an experienced Economic Development Coordinator with the City of Glendale's Economic Development Division, where he has dedicated six years to fostering growth and innovation within the local business community. Sevak began his career as an Hourly City Worker, providing customer service support, and gradually expanded his role to include project management, graphic design/marketing, and data analysis. Throughout his tenure, Sevak has been instrumental in introducing new methods and tools that have significantly enhanced the division's efficiency and effectiveness, including dynamic site selection packages and a dedicated customer relationship management (CRM) tool.
Sevak holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from California State University, Northridge, and an Associate Degree for Transfer in Business Administration from Glendale Community College. Among his notable achievements are contributions to departmental annual reports, the design of City Council presentations, and the revamping of multiple city-based websites.
In addition to his work within the division, Sevak actively participates in retail conferences and has designed the City of Glendale’s booth for events such as the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference.​
Economic Development Assistant
Leon Malak Stepanian joined the Economic Development Division in 2023. Leon is committed to advancing the growth and prosperity of Glendale through his dedication and proactive engagement in economic development initiatives. He is committed to driving economic growth and ensuring equal access to opportunities. He is responsible for data collection, site selection, strategic planning, and website content management.
Leon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing from California State University Northridge (CSUN).
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Deputy Director of Community Development
Mark Berry has over 20 years of experience in municipal government with the cities of Burbank and Glendale. Mark started in Glendale in 2001 as a Project Manager with the former Glendale Redevelopment Agency. He specializes in the planning, entitlement, and implementation of complex development projects and provides support to small businesses as part of the City's business attraction and retention programs. During his tenure in Glendale, Mark has been responsible for managing a number of high profile projects including; the Americana at Brand, the Masonic Temple adaptive reuse, the Laemmle Lofts, the Glendale Galleria renovation, Bloomingdales, and a number of mixed-use and commercial projects in Downtown Glendale. Mark holds a Masters of Public Administration and a Masters of Urban Planning from the University of Southern California, and also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton.
Principal Development Officer
Allen Castillo has over 20 years of municipal government experience with the cities of El Monte and Glendale. His career in Glendale started in 2007 as a Project Manager with the former Glendale Redevelopment Agency and currently serves as a Principal Development Officer for the Community Development Department. Allen plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth transition into the building permits process on various citywide high-profile and complex commercial, residential, mixed-use, and industrial development projects. During his tenure in Glendale, Allen has been responsible for managing numerous high-profile projects, including; Hyatt, Hampton Inn, BMW, Lexus, Subaru, and the Grand Central Air Terminal Building, to name a few. In addition to this, Allen has successfully assisted with 15 residential and mixed-use projects with 3,000 units totaling $450M. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning and Development from the University of Southern California.
Development Officer
Tony brings over 29 years of invaluable experience in municipal governance within the vibrant city of Glendale. His journey began in 1994 as a dedicated Customer Service Representative with the esteemed Glendale Building and Safety Department. Over the course of his tenure, Tony's commitment and expertise propelled him through the ranks, from his initial role to becoming a Senior Permit Technician. With 28 years of service within Building and Safety.
Tony diligently reviewed and approved a diverse array of residential and commercial projects, showcasing his adeptness in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Now, as a vital member of the Economic Development team, Tony assumes the pivotal role of Development Officer. In this capacity, he leverages his extensive experience to provide personalized one-on-one support to clients, tailoring solutions to meet their project's unique requirements. Tony is a great asset to have and is very familiar with all aspects of the permitting processes. Tony holds a bachelor’s degree in project management, further underpinning his comprehensive understanding of project dynamics and management principles. His wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience make him an indispensable asset, driving forward the city's initiatives and fostering sustainable growth.