Jannat Ara

Jannat truly enjoys seeing the world and experiencing new places and things. But she’s always happy to return home to Erie with its vibrant parks, stunning sunsets and tight-knit community vibe.

In her role at ECRDA, Jannat is deeply involved in the grant process — from policy analysis and compliance to financial management and budgeting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s in public administration.

Jannat is proud of the impact ECRDA has had on improving neighborhoods, creating jobs and affecting economic growth throughout the region.