Assistant Planner

• Jun 2023 - Present

Team Member

• Aug 2022 - May 2023

Evaluated Clinton’s existing housing options and determined how the city could meet housing needs alongside changing population demographics Modeled workforce housing demand to determine the number of housing units that should be built before 2030 Illustrated housing quality and potential strategies such as condensed zoning districts and increased infill development using ArcGIS mapping Facilitated stakeholder interviews to gather feedback on potential policy recommendations and housing development strategies Produced a professional, 150-page final report that was submitted to the City of Clinton in May 2023 Show less

Campus Planning and Development Intern

• Aug 2021 - May 2023

Developed two ArcGIS StoryMaps to share the history of campus buildings both on the Pentacrest and along Iowa Avenue Formulated an outdoor space inventory and an architecture questionnaire to help prioritize mental health and wellness in the University’s built and natural environment Designed and produced each college’s unit plan to assist in the University’s master planning process Curated the Campus Planning website to educate students, staff, and visitors about the various planning processes and the history of campus planning Performed several tasks for planning projects including updating photos and documents for signage changes across campus, assisting with public participation activities, and enhancing the launch of a coworking space Show less

AmeriCorps Local Food Recovery Specialist

• May 2022 - Oct 2022

Refined the Free Produce Stand program by consulting with community partners to alleviate inconsistent schedule Carried out 23 Free Produce Stands at five locations in the Iowa City area to distribute locally grown produce to families and community members Coordinated with six community partners and 15 volunteers throughout the season to foster strong partnerships and ensure adequate staffing at the stands Interacted with folks from a variety of backgrounds including age, culture, education, and socioeconomic status Show less

Water/Wastewater Intern

• May 2021 - Jan 2022

Generated a sanitary sewer master plan for a local Iowa community including inflow/infiltration analysis, pipe and manhole rating systems, and recommendations for meeting EPA standards in the next 25 years Prepared a site plan and opinion of probable cost for the redesign of a city’s water, wastewater, and stormwater systems along 2 blocks near their downtown district Utilized EPA’s Sanitary Sewer Overflow Analysis and Planning toolbox to conduct flow monitoring for a client Completed an antidegradation analysis to evaluate project alternatives, meet EPA standards, and protect water quality within the state Show less

Research Assistant

• May 2020 - May 2021

Assisted with cultivating microalgae using fertilizer plant wastewater and harvested the microalgae using forward osmosis technology Advanced the phytoremediation project by producing the 1-4 dioxane solution used to water the poplar trees Performed virtual research tasks for 2 lab groups to learn about the potential use of microalgae for cattle feed and to determine the state action levels for lead in school drinking water Assisted with cultivating microalgae using fertilizer plant wastewater and harvested the microalgae using forward osmosis technology Advanced the phytoremediation project by producing the 1-4 dioxane solution used to water the poplar trees Performed virtual research tasks for 2 lab groups to learn about the potential use of microalgae for cattle feed and to determine the state action levels for lead in school drinking water

Peer Writing Tutor

• Aug 2019 - May 2021

Tactfully advised fellow engineering students on written communication and methods to express themselves more effectively Facilitated meetings with undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds and engineering majors to develop their writing for the understanding of non-engineers Promoted and improved the work of the HCTC through the development of handouts and guides for students Tactfully advised fellow engineering students on written communication and methods to express themselves more effectively Facilitated meetings with undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds and engineering majors to develop their writing for the understanding of non-engineers Promoted and improved the work of the HCTC through the development of handouts and guides for students

Cashier, Courtesy Clerk

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

Supported the Fareway corporation and local communities by restocking 3 stores after the derecho storm Conducted additional cleaning tasks to keep customers and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic Assisted customers through speed and efficiency at the register and by sacking and carrying groceries to cars Exercised excellent customer service using interpersonal skills both in person and on the telephone Supported the Fareway corporation and local communities by restocking 3 stores after the derecho storm Conducted additional cleaning tasks to keep customers and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic Assisted customers through speed and efficiency at the register and by sacking and carrying groceries to cars Exercised excellent customer service using interpersonal skills both in person and on the telephone

Stormwater Intern

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

Conducted field inspections for erosion control practices to ensure compliance with Ankeny's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit Assisted bi-weekly surface water quality sampling at 6 locations in Ankeny to determine the city's effect on water quality downstream Aided application and approval process for the city’s Best Management Practice Reimbursement Program Expedited maintenance process by inspecting stormwater infrastructure along rivers and near detention basins Show less

Biological Science Aid

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

Collected air samples for greenhouse gas analysis in water by nitrogen experiment to improve the sustainability of farming in semi-arid regions Prepared and analyzed greenhouse gas data using Excel to determine environmental impact of farming practices Interpreted past research paper and applied new knowledge to current experimentation Consulted with professionals and students to streamline minirhizotron installation and further enhance the water by nitrogen experiment Collected air samples for greenhouse gas analysis in water by nitrogen experiment to improve the sustainability of farming in semi-arid regions Prepared and analyzed greenhouse gas data using Excel to determine environmental impact of farming practices Interpreted past research paper and applied new knowledge to current experimentation Consulted with professionals and students to streamline minirhizotron installation and further enhance the water by nitrogen experiment

Student Clerk

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

Delivered flowers, balloons, and other gifts throughout the hospital to connect patients with their loved ones Interacted with patients, visitors, and staff both directly and by telephone to achieve customer satisfaction Maintained a neat, well-organized environment for shoppers to improve their stay at the hospital Delivered flowers, balloons, and other gifts throughout the hospital to connect patients with their loved ones Interacted with patients, visitors, and staff both directly and by telephone to achieve customer satisfaction Maintained a neat, well-organized environment for shoppers to improve their stay at the hospital