Jerusha Rainy Kannula

Consultant

Jerusha holds her Master of Public Policy from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, where she focused on Environmental Justice Policy and Education Planning. During her time at UCLA, she served as a Project Manager for the Luskin Dean's Office, Teaching Assistant, and continues to return as a Guest lecturer, sharing practical applications of empirical research and policy analysis with graduate students. Her graduate work included research on educational infrastructure, climate resilience, housing, and California state policy, providing a strong analytical foundation for long-range planning and state grant decisions. Prior to joining Jack Schreder & Associates, Jerusha worked in educational facilities planning, contributing to Facilities Master/Implementation Plans for California school districts. Her experience includes enrollment projections, educational program planning, facility assessments, capital improvement planning, and coordinating planning efforts with district leadership, architects, engineers, and State agencies.

Jerusha assists school districts throughout California with School Facility Program (SFP) funding and eligibility. She assists with establishing and updating new construction and modernization eligibility, preparing and tracking State funding applications, expenditure reporting, and ensuring compliance with State requirements. Jerusha also assists with hardship funding applications, Developer Fee Justification Studies, and coordinates with State agencies, architects, and contractors throughout the funding process.