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Andrea Jacobson

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Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants Program Manager at U.S. Department of Transportation
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Andrea Jacobson is a seasoned public administrator who manages the U. S. Department of Transportations RAISE Grants program, overseeing major investments in infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and equity. Her career includes roles as a senior budget analyst and advising on federal disaster loan programs. She holds a Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University.

Beyond her extensive government career, Andrea has a notable entrepreneurial and artistic background. For several years, she was the owner and principal photographer of The Observatory, LLC, a well-regarded photography business specializing in documenting events and weddings in the Washington D. C. area.

She successfully ran her own professional photography business while building a career in federal government.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants Program Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Infrastructure Grants
As the Program Manager for the multi-billion dollar RAISE grant program, she is a key figure in funding significant surface transportation projects across the U. S.
Sustainable Transportation
Her program, "Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity" (RAISE), explicitly prioritizes projects that address environmental sustainability and climate goals.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants Program Manager
U.S. Department of Transportation
1-2018 - 1-2022
Senior Budget Analyst
U.S. Department of Transportation
7-2009 - 1-2010
Independent Consultant
Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, US Department of State
5-2007 - 6-2018
Business Owner and Photographer
The Observatory, LLC
10-2006 - 4-2007
Senior Advisor
National Academy of Public Administration
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Preparing for Upcoming DOT Discretionary Grant Opportunities (PDF). Featured in U.S. Department of Transportation
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Education
MS
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Arts
Mount Holyoke College
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