Associate

• Jun 2021 - Present

Research Analyst

• Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

Research Associate - Temporary Appointment

• Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

• Developed and executed concept for report highlighting changes in LA since 1990 for the Center’s 30th anniversary • Conducted interviews of former Lewis Center directors and translated historical background into visual timeline for report • Developed and executed concept for report highlighting changes in LA since 1990 for the Center’s 30th anniversary • Conducted interviews of former Lewis Center directors and translated historical background into visual timeline for report

Urban Design Project Coordinator

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

• Co-authored study on joint development of affordable housing and open space, co-hosting 3 stakeholder workshops to collect feedback, drawing conclusions from GIS spatial analysis, and synthesizing results in concise report • Researched and co-wrote “Outreach Methodologies” chapter for an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) template that will help Southern California communities create their own ATP’s as part of SCAG’s Disadvantaged Communities Planning Initiative • Co-managed Long Beach… Show more • Co-authored study on joint development of affordable housing and open space, co-hosting 3 stakeholder workshops to collect feedback, drawing conclusions from GIS spatial analysis, and synthesizing results in concise report • Researched and co-wrote “Outreach Methodologies” chapter for an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) template that will help Southern California communities create their own ATP’s as part of SCAG’s Disadvantaged Communities Planning Initiative • Co-managed Long Beach sidewalk decal pilot program, developing an installation strategy, designing a user-friendly installation manual for the 50 decal installation, and improving problem-solving skills during installation process • Created high-quality, client-facing presentations and reports using Adobe InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint Show less • Co-authored study on joint development of affordable housing and open space, co-hosting 3 stakeholder workshops to collect feedback, drawing conclusions from GIS spatial analysis, and synthesizing results in concise report • Researched and co-wrote “Outreach Methodologies” chapter for an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) template that will help Southern California communities create their own ATP’s as part of SCAG’s Disadvantaged Communities Planning Initiative • Co-managed Long Beach… Show more • Co-authored study on joint development of affordable housing and open space, co-hosting 3 stakeholder workshops to collect feedback, drawing conclusions from GIS spatial analysis, and synthesizing results in concise report • Researched and co-wrote “Outreach Methodologies” chapter for an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) template that will help Southern California communities create their own ATP’s as part of SCAG’s Disadvantaged Communities Planning Initiative • Co-managed Long Beach sidewalk decal pilot program, developing an installation strategy, designing a user-friendly installation manual for the 50 decal installation, and improving problem-solving skills during installation process • Created high-quality, client-facing presentations and reports using Adobe InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint Show less

Associate, Strategic Partnerships and Development

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

• Planned and implemented community engagement strategies for 5 active transportation, tactical urbanism demonstrations, engaging 2,400+ residents as part of the third round of SCAG’s Go Human campaign • Created and managed resilient rebuilding technical assistance program to help Ventura, CA wildfire victims rebuild green; wrote successful $25,000 grant for project, tracked project schedule and budget, hosted volunteer workshop • Wrote over $1,000,000 in successful grant applications… Show more • Planned and implemented community engagement strategies for 5 active transportation, tactical urbanism demonstrations, engaging 2,400+ residents as part of the third round of SCAG’s Go Human campaign • Created and managed resilient rebuilding technical assistance program to help Ventura, CA wildfire victims rebuild green; wrote successful $25,000 grant for project, tracked project schedule and budget, hosted volunteer workshop • Wrote over $1,000,000 in successful grant applications that enabled project teams to develop and implement urban sustainability projects • Transitioned organization’s 400+ donor records to a new grant tracking database; designed and implemented an accompanying organization-wide grant tracking process to streamline deadline monitoring; trained staff on new system Show less • Planned and implemented community engagement strategies for 5 active transportation, tactical urbanism demonstrations, engaging 2,400+ residents as part of the third round of SCAG’s Go Human campaign • Created and managed resilient rebuilding technical assistance program to help Ventura, CA wildfire victims rebuild green; wrote successful $25,000 grant for project, tracked project schedule and budget, hosted volunteer workshop • Wrote over $1,000,000 in successful grant applications… Show more • Planned and implemented community engagement strategies for 5 active transportation, tactical urbanism demonstrations, engaging 2,400+ residents as part of the third round of SCAG’s Go Human campaign • Created and managed resilient rebuilding technical assistance program to help Ventura, CA wildfire victims rebuild green; wrote successful $25,000 grant for project, tracked project schedule and budget, hosted volunteer workshop • Wrote over $1,000,000 in successful grant applications that enabled project teams to develop and implement urban sustainability projects • Transitioned organization’s 400+ donor records to a new grant tracking database; designed and implemented an accompanying organization-wide grant tracking process to streamline deadline monitoring; trained staff on new system Show less

Program Associate Intern

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

• Conducted independent research & analysis on the environmental impacts of clients’ products and initiatives • Designed over 180 business pages on Wix.com • Conducted independent research & analysis on the environmental impacts of clients’ products and initiatives • Designed over 180 business pages on Wix.com

Business Development Intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

• Facilitated 4 LEED User Groups: 80 sustainability professionals, who shared lessons learned on LEED • Conducted thorough industry research on other green building certifications and utilized Excel to present data effectively • Facilitated 2 User Group teleconferences, resulting in viable feedback on LEED for the Business Development team • Managed more than 180 Salesforce accounts, utilizing organizational skills to keep records consistent and up-to-date • Earned and studied for… Show more • Facilitated 4 LEED User Groups: 80 sustainability professionals, who shared lessons learned on LEED • Conducted thorough industry research on other green building certifications and utilized Excel to present data effectively • Facilitated 2 User Group teleconferences, resulting in viable feedback on LEED for the Business Development team • Managed more than 180 Salesforce accounts, utilizing organizational skills to keep records consistent and up-to-date • Earned and studied for LEED Green Associate credential during internship based on personal motivation • Developed and published a blog comparing LEED on three University of California campuses: http://bit.ly/UCLegacy Show less • Facilitated 4 LEED User Groups: 80 sustainability professionals, who shared lessons learned on LEED • Conducted thorough industry research on other green building certifications and utilized Excel to present data effectively • Facilitated 2 User Group teleconferences, resulting in viable feedback on LEED for the Business Development team • Managed more than 180 Salesforce accounts, utilizing organizational skills to keep records consistent and up-to-date • Earned and studied for… Show more • Facilitated 4 LEED User Groups: 80 sustainability professionals, who shared lessons learned on LEED • Conducted thorough industry research on other green building certifications and utilized Excel to present data effectively • Facilitated 2 User Group teleconferences, resulting in viable feedback on LEED for the Business Development team • Managed more than 180 Salesforce accounts, utilizing organizational skills to keep records consistent and up-to-date • Earned and studied for LEED Green Associate credential during internship based on personal motivation • Developed and published a blog comparing LEED on three University of California campuses: http://bit.ly/UCLegacy Show less

2015 UCLA Social Enterprise Academy Scholar

• Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

• One of forty students selected to consult with a not-for-profit to develop a viable social venture that aligned with the mission of the organization • Designed and developed venture marketing and business plans, consisting of market analysis, competitive-advantage evaluation & financial projections • Awarded 3rd place out of ten and $5,000 for the not-for-profit at the Social Enterprise Academy Showcase; judges were investors and professionals related to the social entrepreneurship field • One of forty students selected to consult with a not-for-profit to develop a viable social venture that aligned with the mission of the organization • Designed and developed venture marketing and business plans, consisting of market analysis, competitive-advantage evaluation & financial projections • Awarded 3rd place out of ten and $5,000 for the not-for-profit at the Social Enterprise Academy Showcase; judges were investors and professionals related to the social entrepreneurship field

Solarize Program Intern

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

• Advanced Solarize group-purchasing discount program in 5 cities: 149 homeowners converted to solar (750kW of solar) • Conducted Excel calculations and analysis of residents’ investment payback periods and annual savings • Presented results clearly and persuasively in case studies and marketing presentations • Analyzed program’s marketing data and identified successful strategies for future marketing efforts • Wrote press releases and case studies to advertise the program and… Show more • Advanced Solarize group-purchasing discount program in 5 cities: 149 homeowners converted to solar (750kW of solar) • Conducted Excel calculations and analysis of residents’ investment payback periods and annual savings • Presented results clearly and persuasively in case studies and marketing presentations • Analyzed program’s marketing data and identified successful strategies for future marketing efforts • Wrote press releases and case studies to advertise the program and share its successes Show less • Advanced Solarize group-purchasing discount program in 5 cities: 149 homeowners converted to solar (750kW of solar) • Conducted Excel calculations and analysis of residents’ investment payback periods and annual savings • Presented results clearly and persuasively in case studies and marketing presentations • Analyzed program’s marketing data and identified successful strategies for future marketing efforts • Wrote press releases and case studies to advertise the program and… Show more • Advanced Solarize group-purchasing discount program in 5 cities: 149 homeowners converted to solar (750kW of solar) • Conducted Excel calculations and analysis of residents’ investment payback periods and annual savings • Presented results clearly and persuasively in case studies and marketing presentations • Analyzed program’s marketing data and identified successful strategies for future marketing efforts • Wrote press releases and case studies to advertise the program and share its successes Show less