Emily Baarson, AICP, is currently a Senior Planner with Akron METRO RTA in Akron, Ohio. As the spouse of a retired military officer, Ms. Baarson had the opportunity to live and work in a number of different areas in the United States, including the DC Metro area, Seattle, Jacksonville (Florida), Orlando, Cleveland and Omaha. She is an alumna of Miami University and holds a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning with a focus in Economic Development from Cleveland State University. While her recent career focus has been in transit, her professional experience also includes work with the public and private sector in urban planning and economic development.