The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments is excited to welcome two new staff members who will support regional projects that benefit our 19 member municipalities. Learn more about them below!
Lana Harrison, Senior Community Planner
Lana Harrison received a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics from the University of California, San Diego. She worked in a variety of communications roles before changing careers and receiving a Masters of Urban Planning from Hunter College.
Lana is passionate about how we design and sustain our natural and built environments so that every community can thrive. She will assist NVCOG with regional and municipal comprehensive planning efforts.
Interests
Lana enjoys hiking, exploring urban parks, roller blading, and time spent with friends.
Tim Nolan, Data Scientist
Tim Nolan joins NVCOG as a Data Scientist, bringing expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization. He holds an M.S. in Computational Neuroscience from Carnegie Mellon University and dual B.S. degrees from the University of Connecticut in Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience.
Tim collaborates with subject matter experts to identify and integrate diverse data sources into actionable reports, dashboards, and visualizations for government officials and the public.
Through his work, Tim helps ensure that NVCOG’s plans and policies are grounded in rigorous analysis and best practices, supporting equitable and data-driven decision-making across the region.
Interests
Tim enjoys playing chess, practicing Spanish and French, and going on long hikes with his husky, Kemba.
