Sharon Gong is a seasoned planning professional currently serving as a Senior Planner for the City of Berkeley since October 2016, specializing in complex development projects and land use permit approvals. Responsibilities include managing environmental reviews, advising diverse applicant teams on compliance with local and state regulations, and presenting projects to the Zoning Adjustments Board and City Council. Previous roles encompass positions as a Planner II with Contra Costa County and varied planning and design roles spanning from landscape design to model building. Educational background includes a B.A. in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, along with coursework in Landscape Architecture and GIS.