Kacey Lizon is Deputy Executive Director for Planning & Programs and has worked at the agency for more than 20 years. Kacey oversees SACOG’s work plan of planning, funding, and technical assistance programs. She has played an instrumental role in innovations in regional planning and smart growth planning processes for SACOG. This includes initiatives in land use, housing, transportation, transit-oriented development, and environmental and rural planning. She has played a critical role in SACOG’s sustainable communities strategy work since the enactment of SB 375. Kacey serves is a member of the American Planning Association and the California Planning Roundtable.