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Janet Rojas Galati joins BRAC as Vice President of Energy. Prior, Janet served as the Director of Industry Recruitment for Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and was responsible for business attraction efforts which included project management and recruitment of new and expanding businesses in JEDCO's Target Industry sectors. Prior to joining JEDCO in 2018, she began her career in economic and workforce development in Greater Philadelphia for nearly four years. Anyone that knows Janet, knows her passion for economic and workforce development and how to boost the community's business environment and overall quality of life.
With a master's degree in public administration and 12 years of experience working in economic and workforce development for communities from Florida, Pennsylvania, to Louisiana, Janet has gained strong skills in site selection, regulatory assistance, compiling location data, strategic partnerships and incentive programs. She has written, submitted, and managed successfully federal and state grants. While not always part of the job, Janet has also managed stakeholder and public engagement events.
She has been recognized as one of the 2022 Biz New Orleans Women to Watch and is a 2022 graduate of Leadership Jefferson. Janet helps lead her local Toastmasters International Club. She currently serves on the inaugural board of NAIOP Gulf Coast Chapter, which elevates the commercial real estate development industry by providing advocacy, education, research and connections to foster business opportunities. Janet previously served on the Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD) Board as a Director At-Large.
