This month’s leader is Elias Isaacson, who is the Community Development Director for Los Alamos County. He leads the County's planning, building safety, affordable housing, and economic development operations. He serves as principal advisor to the County Manager and other elected officials on growth, land use, and development policy. His talk will focus on the evolution of the 2026 update to the County’s Comprehensive Plan. Prior to joining Los Alamos County, Isaacson served as Community Development Director for the City of Santa Barbara, California, and held senior leadership roles with the City of Santa Fe and the City of Española, where he also served as Interim City Manager. He holds credentials from the American Institute of Architects, the American Institute of Certified Planners, the International Code Council, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He earned a Master of Architecture from the University of New Mexico, a Master of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. in Geography from the University of Wisconsin. He is currently pursuing an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He serves on the boards of The Housing Trust in Santa Fe and the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District. Community Development Department Director Elias Isaacson. Photo from.losalamosnm.gov/Community Outside of work, Isaacson is an outdoor enthusiast and a steady reader of current affairs, geopolitics, and financial markets. He lives in Santa Fe with his wife Jessie and their three-year-old son River.