Experience

Homeward
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Homelessness Service Access Researcher

  • Nov 2023 - Present


RVA Eviction Lab

• Wilder Fellow

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2023


Summit Design and Engineering Services
• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Planning Intern

  • Jun 2023 - Present


Sigora Solar

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Solar Consultant

  • May 2020 - Aug 2022

  As a solar consultant for Sigora Solar, I helped educate potential customers on the benefits of solar renewable energy systems in the state of Virginia. I worked with a diverse team to meet company goals, while also being a self-starter to generate my own leads and sales. In addition, I sold over $1M in residential solar systems during the years of 2020 and 2021.

• Policy Associate

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  As a policy associate for Sigora Solar, I worked under the Chief Policy and Development Officer to further renewable energy policy in the state of Virginia. Together we worked with a diverse coalition of environmental groups, renewable companies, and industry to help pass the Virginia Clean Economy Act in 2020. I specifically helped to research, gather data, perform GIS analysis, and create one-pagers to help educate policy makers on the benefits of the legislation.



Blue Sky Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Explorer Educator

  • Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Blue Sky Fund is a local Richmond non-profit based in Church Hill with the mission to provide transformational experiences for urban youth through outdoor education. As an explorer educator, I worked with seven different Richmond Public Schools grades 3 through 5 to provide outdoor experiential learning by teaching towards their science standards of learning. I used my Spanish skills to include ESL children and acted as a positive role model for the students. Blue Sky Fund is a local Richmond non-profit based in Church Hill with the mission to provide transformational experiences for urban youth through outdoor education. As an explorer educator, I worked with seven different Richmond Public Schools grades 3 through 5 to provide outdoor experiential learning by teaching towards their science standards of learning. I used my Spanish skills to include ESL children and acted as a positive role model for the students.



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Educator

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2019

  Successfully completed capacity-building projects to address community-wide environmental problems. -Managed projects focused on adaptation to climate change -Facilitated youth environmental clubs to foster an understanding of the environment and imparted environmentally conscientious behavior/attitudes among participants. -Created a community clean up campaign to improve the health and well-being of my site -Taught English at the primary, high school, and adult level. Successfully completed capacity-building projects to address community-wide environmental problems. -Managed projects focused on adaptation to climate change -Facilitated youth environmental clubs to foster an understanding of the environment and imparted environmentally conscientious behavior/attitudes among participants. -Created a community clean up campaign to improve the health and well-being of my site -Taught English at the primary, high school, and adult level.



Biophilic Cities Project

• Research Assistant

  • Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Worked collaboratively with a diverse team of students and faculty to further the goals of the project. -Gained knowledge and experience in planning processes and systems. -Conducted research on sustainable practices in partner cities. -Updated the website with important information on the project. -Participate in bi-weekly meetings. Worked collaboratively with a diverse team of students and faculty to further the goals of the project. -Gained knowledge and experience in planning processes and systems. -Conducted research on sustainable practices in partner cities. -Updated the website with important information on the project. -Participate in bi-weekly meetings.



University of Virginia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervisor

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  Gained leadership skills while ensuring quality customer service and safety in the facility. -Oversee facility attendants to ensure rules and regulations are followed, and safety and order are maintained -Dealt with guest problems -Administered first aid and/or CPR when necessary -Provide exceptional customer service to create a positive environment for members and guests

• Facility Attendant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2016

  Provide exceptional customer service to create a positive environment for guests. -Worked on a team. -Greet and assist members and guests while enforcing facility access policies -Assist facility supervisors with daily operating, opening, and closing procedures -Lend equipment, towels, locker keys and sell locker and group exercise memberships -Help clean and maintain the general appearance of the facility and fitness equipment



Nature Camp

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education

• Instructor and Counselor

  • May 2014 - Aug 2016

  Fostered an understanding of the importance of the environment and imparted environmentally conscientious behavior/attitudes among campers. -Designed and taught a 10-week advanced science course, and adapted it for multiple age groups. -Mediated conflict and provided emotional support between/to teenagers. -Developed strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. -Developed a working knowledge of local Virginia flora and fauna, and taught such knowledge to campers. -Succeeded in a… Show more Fostered an understanding of the importance of the environment and imparted environmentally conscientious behavior/attitudes among campers. -Designed and taught a 10-week advanced science course, and adapted it for multiple age groups. -Mediated conflict and provided emotional support between/to teenagers. -Developed strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. -Developed a working knowledge of local Virginia flora and fauna, and taught such knowledge to campers. -Succeeded in a high stress environment. -Led campers in a variety of recreational activities (hikes, sporting events, games, competitions, etc.) Show less Fostered an understanding of the importance of the environment and imparted environmentally conscientious behavior/attitudes among campers. -Designed and taught a 10-week advanced science course, and adapted it for multiple age groups. -Mediated conflict and provided emotional support between/to teenagers. -Developed strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. -Developed a working knowledge of local Virginia flora and fauna, and taught such knowledge to campers. -Succeeded in a… Show more Fostered an understanding of the importance of the environment and imparted environmentally conscientious behavior/attitudes among campers. -Designed and taught a 10-week advanced science course, and adapted it for multiple age groups. -Mediated conflict and provided emotional support between/to teenagers. -Developed strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. -Developed a working knowledge of local Virginia flora and fauna, and taught such knowledge to campers. -Succeeded in a high stress environment. -Led campers in a variety of recreational activities (hikes, sporting events, games, competitions, etc.) Show less



Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fifes and Drums

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2013

  Gained leadership and interpersonal skills while interpreting music in the historic area. -Received the Andrew Outlaw Award (January 2013) -Instructed students (ages 10-18) how to play and master the fife. -Directed groups at rehearsals in order to achieve the desired effects such as rhythm and tempo -Performed before live audiences. -Interpreted the colonial era music for guests of Colonial Williamsburg. Gained leadership and interpersonal skills while interpreting music in the historic area. -Received the Andrew Outlaw Award (January 2013) -Instructed students (ages 10-18) how to play and master the fife. -Directed groups at rehearsals in order to achieve the desired effects such as rhythm and tempo -Performed before live audiences. -Interpreted the colonial era music for guests of Colonial Williamsburg.