About

Urban Preserve started the way most gardens do, with a tiny seed and patience, and the belief that creativity and connection are at the heart of good leadership. Starting with a series of independent contracts in late 2024, including work with Leading Resources, Inc. on engagements for clients such as San Joaquin County and large public and private sector organizations, the practice has grown into a platform that brings together leaders to build organizational capacity with support and resources.

Jessica Schwartz (Law), Founder

Over the past 19 years of her career in land use and natural resources management in California, Jessica has worked with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as environmental, community, and business groups to align interests and identify meaningful priorities. She has a wealth of experience in executive management and in process design and facilitation, strategic planning, external communications, and multi-party negotiations on complex projects and programs.

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