Burian & Associates is excited to welcome Anyssa Hayden as a Planning & Policy Analyst, based in Fargo, North Dakota. Anyssa specializes in community and economic development initiatives, capital projects, and public policy implementation. Her robust background in data analysis and strategic planning makes her a valuable addition to our team.
Anyssa excels in gathering, analyzing, and visualizing data to develop informed policy recommendations and strategic insights. She is skilled in authoring strategies and policy documents, contributing to impactful public engagement efforts, and supporting funding and compliance activities through grant writing and management. Anyssa’s role in account development and expanding into new markets is pivotal to our growth and success. Her dedication to achieving project excellence and fostering sustainable community growth underscores her commitment to driving positive organizational outcomes.
Anyssa holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a Public Health Minor from North Dakota State University, where she graduated in December of 2021. She is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration at Rasmussen University, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2024.
Prior to becoming part of the B&A team, Anyssa worked as a Sales & Marketing Promotions Analyst where she reduced program execution time significantly by transitioning to a new system, consolidating programs, and setting up auto approval rules. She also enhanced data visualization tools, reducing file size and improving user experience, and improved team efficiency and collaboration by restructuring, training new team members, and enhancing dashboards in partnership with other departments.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to collaborate with an amazing team and contribute to projects that positively impact communities and regions,” expressed Anyssa.
Matt Lower, Director of Planning & Client Development, noted, “I am very excited to add Anyssa to our team. Her background in analytics and channel partner development elevates B&A’s ability to ensure our clients have the best information and resources to make decisions for their residents, stakeholders, and customers.”
Outside of the office, Anyssa enjoys staying active, working on DIY projects, and spending time with her family and friends.
We are excited to see the positive impact Anyssa will bring to our team and projects!
