Yesenia Bane

Yesenia Bane is the President of Rockland Planning, Inc., a multi-modal planning firm that provides innovative solutions for infrastructure and transportation projects.1 She has an extensive background in politics and government, with over 15 years of experience in these fields.12

Career Highlights

Government Experience:: Yesenia Bane has held several high-profile positions in government, including:

• Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Tom Wolf1
• Senior staff member for two Governors2
• Staff member for a Pennsylvania State Senator2

Role as Deputy Chief of Staff:: In her position as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Tom Wolf, Yesenia had significant responsibilities:

• Acted as the primary point of contact for several state departments, including Transportation, Community and Economic Development, Agriculture, Labor and Industry, and Education1
• Oversaw the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and Philadelphia Port Authority1
• Worked closely with Cabinet Secretaries on agency operations, policy, and legislative initiatives1

Economic Development:: Yesenia played a crucial role in economic development for Pennsylvania:

• Served as a key economic advisor to Governor Wolf1
• Oversaw the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)1
• Led the deployment of over $500 million in economic development funding throughout Pennsylvania1
• Worked on major projects such as Shell's $6 billion ethane cracker plant and FedEx Ground's largest warehouse and logistics hub in the United States1

Current Role

As President of Rockland Planning, Inc., Yesenia leads a firm that specializes in:

• Transportation Planning
• Financial/Economic Development
• Project Development/Management
• Research and Development
• Stakeholder Engagement1

Yesenia's extensive experience in government and economic development positions her well to lead Rockland Planning in providing innovative solutions for both public and private transportation projects.1