JESSÉ A. ROBINSON

Results-oriented planning professional with a strong foundation in land use and physical planning, coupled with expertise in strategic project execution and team leadership. Proven ability to manage planning initiatives from concept to completion, aligning outcomes with organizational goals. Known for fostering collaboration, adaptability, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful, sustainable development solutions in dynamic environments.

• Development Control
• Urban Design
• Disaster Management
• Environmental Resource Planning
• Rural Development Planning
• Site Planning
• Development Planning Methods I & II
• Community Development Planning

Project Title: Communication System for Town and Country Planning Division and the Advisory Town Planning Panel
Role: Project Lead | Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP)
Agency: Town and Country Planning Division, Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development

Duration: Fiscal 2023 to present

Budget: $275,000
Summary: This 18-month PSIP project is intended to foster efficient communication to enhance public awareness of development plans and policies that govern land use planning in Trinidad and Tobago, inclusive of user-friendly communication platforms that are accessible to public. Tasks carried out include:

• Developing and implementing a multi-platform communication strategy involving targeted stakeholder consultations, public outreach campaigns, and modernization of digital platforms (website and social media).
• Directing strategic engagement sessions with major financial institutions, academic partners, and government agencies to explore the intersection of planning, policy, and land transaction processes.
• Coordinating the planning and delivery of public education events, including university outreach and a stakeholder conference in Tobago, to promote civic understanding and national inclusivity.
• Collaborating with ICT and communications teams to guide the redesign of the TCPD website, improving access to planning services and regulatory information.
• Acting as a key driver of inter-agency collaboration, stakeholder empowerment, and public transparency

Trinidad and Tobago Council for Urban and Regional Planners
Role: Registrar, Council Member
Agency: Town and Country Planning Division, Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development
Dates of Involvement: September 2024 to May 2025
Summary: The Council serves to exercise decision-making in matters related to the registration, licensing, and regulation of urban and regional planners in Trinidad and Tobago. Its authority lies in establishing standards of professional conduct, adjudicating complaints and disciplinary matters, providing guidance on best practices in urban planning through continuous professional development and making all necessary administrative decisions for the operations of the Council in accordance with the Urban and Regional Planning Profession Act, 2020 . Duties carried out under this body:

• Contributed to the formulation of the Recognition and Disciplinary Committees, licensure requirements, and registration protocols, ensuring the establishment of high standards of professional accountability and integrity.
• Advised on disciplinary procedures, compliance frameworks, and continuous professional development criteria to strengthen the regulatory environment for planning professionals.
• Provided strategic input to support the Council's role in upholding ethical planning practices and advancing the profession's alignment with sustainable development goals.

Environmentally Sensitive Areas Management Working Group
Role: Representative, Town and Country Planning Division
Agency: Environmental Management Authority
Dates: November 2024 to Present

• Provided strategic spatial planning input to support the designation, management, and protection of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in alignment with national land use priorities.
• Collaborated with key agencies including EMA, Forestry Division, WASA, and local authorities to integrate environmental sustainability into regional development plans.
• Contributed to the formulation of policy recommendations on development controls, buffer zones, and ecological preservation strategies within planning regions.
• Strengthened inter-agency collaboration and enhanced decision-making capacity around environmentally sensitive planning issues—key competencies for senior planning leadership.