Rebecca Leitschuh

Rebecca Leitschuh brings resilience planning to life through tools, strategies, and partnerships that move communities from concept to implementation. She has guided state Departments of Transportation, regional agencies, and local governments through vulnerability assessments, stakeholder engagement, and the creation of actionable resilience plans. Her work is grounded in experience—building screening tools, integrating nature-based solutions into prioritization frameworks, and crafting resilient strategies that align with local needs. Leitschuh’s strength lies in connecting the dots: between policy and practice, between regional goals and community realities, and between innovation and usability.