Jolena Presti, AICP (she/her/hers)

Managing Director
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP
Bayside, Wisconsin

Jolena Presti is a Managing Director with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, with more than 25 years of experience advancing housing, redevelopment, and economic development strategies for communities nationwide. She advises municipalities, private developers, economic development organizations, impact investors, and not‑for‑profit entities on complex redevelopment and financing initiatives that drive sustainable growth. As a practice leader, Jolena is known for her ability to align public and private stakeholders and deliver data‑driven, implementable solutions. Her expertise includes public‑private partnerships, affordable and workforce housing, economic development incentives, and Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Jolena is a certified planner (AICP) and holds a Master’s of Urban Planning and a Master’s of Public Administration from the University of Washington.

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Presentation(s):

• Public Pockets, Private Projects: Innovations in Economic Incentives

  Sunday, April 26, 2026
  11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT