Urban Planner
Watch Lisa Peoples, Economic Development Specialist with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, share how she works with community members on exciting projects like Washington, DC's Spy Museum to transform a distressed area into one of flourishing economic growth. Bringing different people together is a key part of her job. She advises that even as a young girl, it is important to actively network. She offers tips and explains that networking opens your knowledge base - you can help others and others can help you.