Experience

New York Building Congress

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Policy and Research

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Enhance relationships with elected officials and government agencies/departments on city, state and federal levels using thorough data and policy analysis.Research, draft, and deliver policy position papers including, legislative agendas, public testimonies, and letters of support.Monitor and analyze legislative issues that may impact the Building Congress and/or its Membership and develop effective advocacy strategiesLead in production of all NYBC reports on key industry sectors or issues, with a focus on driving strong public policy analysis to advance the Building Congress’ thought leadership, and position the organization as the premier representative of building industry issues. Supervise and manage consultants, including an economist, researchers, public relations professionals, data providers, and a team of graduate students, to develop full in-house research capacity and expand research opportunities with other sources. Manage the complete production cycle of reports including design, publications, press releases, and outreach to elected officials.Supervise and train NYBC's summer intern.Provide in-depth analysis and reporting on the building industry for the membership, press, and public.Represent the organization externally, at meetings, events, and providing testimony at public hearings.Perform in-depth research on the construction market.Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis that informs the organization’s advocacy efforts at the city, state, and federal levels of government, as well as ad-hoc communication initiatives, such as op-eds and interviews.Work with leadership to develop, advocate, and implement strategic policy priorities. Oversee and provide guidance for organizational strategic visioning plan through research and data gathered from leadership, board members, consultants, and NYBC committees.



Metropolitan Transportation Authority

• United States
• Urban Transit Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Analyst

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team to identify, analyze, and solve public policy challenges in transportation.• Lead the development of traffic and revenue projections using a variety of data analytics and quantitative techniques.• Designed and implemented an econometric model to predict revenue and traffic volume for future tolling scenarios, used for MTA Board presentations. • Research and analyze data, industry reports, and legislation to provide strategic policy input for the nation’s first ever Central Business District Tolling Program.• Evaluate and improve regional traffic demand modelling. • Manage a team of consultants to conduct environmental assessments for new agency tolling policies to meet state and federal environmental requirements (i.e. NEPA, SEQR, CEQRA). • Manage FEMA reimbursement claims for Hurricane Sandy Recovery and Resiliency grants.• Provide financial analysis for MTA capital planning process to facilitate the design and implementation of large-scale capital projects.• Design and present monthly agency-wide performance metrics report to agency president. • Author policy papers and memoranda that frame issues using quantitative analysis.



Weill Cornell Medicine

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grants Administrator

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

  Managed financial operations for the Department of Radiology’s research division.Responsible for pre- and post-award grants administration for research funding from the National Institutes of Health as well as other federal and private organizations.Analyzed and forecasted cash flow trends and identify problem areas for research teams.Designed budgets for grant portfolio, clinical trials, strategic operating plans, and contractual agreements.Analyzed incoming departmental contracts to recommend modifications. Managed and trained Financial Coordinator.Successfully secured over $6m in grant financing from the federal government and private organizations.

• Financial Analyst

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  Financial analyst for the Division of Infectious DiseasesManaged finance and grants operations for the Division of Infectious Diseases.Analyzed and forecasted cash flow trends and identifies problem areas for all research and clinical programs in the Division.Provided strategic financial analysis, budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting. Oversaw pre and post-award management in the Division including working alongside investigators to prepare and submit federal, state, and private grant applications.Reconciled clinical trial/research accounts and ensures contractual obligations are met.Worked closely with the Division Administrator, Primary Investigators, and Grants Administrators to facilitate all financial and accounting transactions.

• Financial Coordinator

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Coordinated daily finance and grants management operations for the Clinical and Translational Science Center with a budget of over $13 million.Responsible for pre- and post-award administration and regulatory compliance inquiries regarding grant funding from the National Institute of Health.Worked closely with the research financial manager, Primary Investigators, and grants administrators to review and coordinate all financial matters related to university sub-contracts. Prepared and reconciled monthly expense reports for over 60 grant accounts.Performed all departmental procurement activities.Used SAP, Excel, and JIRA to analyze and administer accounting and financial transactions such as, purchase orders, payment requisitions, journal vouchers, deposits, petty cash, and travel reimbursements.



UConn

• Graduate Student in the UConn MPA program

  • Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Public finance concentration. Coursework in statistical modelling, budget forecasting, economics, financial management, program evaluation, data analysis and human resource management. Public finance concentration. Coursework in statistical modelling, budget forecasting, economics, financial management, program evaluation, data analysis and human resource management.



Connecticut Office of Higher Education

• Consultant

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2014

  Worked alongside the Executive Director to represent agency interests before the Connecticut General Assembly. Analyzed Connecticut’s higher education policies and promoted legislative action, including drafting testimony for public hearings and writing regulations.Reevaluated the state’s financial aid programs in conjunction with our finance department and assist in the development of the Governor’s Scholarship program. Administered the agency’s formal complaint process for Connecticut’s independent institutions of higher education and private occupational schools to ensure regulatory compliance.Advised constituents on a wide variety of higher education-related information and resources.Analyzed, edited and revised the agency’s regulations to mirror legislative changes.



Murtha Cullina LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Govenment Affars Consultant

  • Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Worked with a team of lobbyists to represent clients’ interests before the CT General Assembly.Assisted in all aspects of the lobbying process.Monitored legislative committee meetings, coordinated client sign-ups for public hearings, tracked the progress of bills and amendments. Maintained a comprehensive bill tracking system to keep clients informed of legislative progress. Worked with a team of lobbyists to represent clients’ interests before the CT General Assembly.Assisted in all aspects of the lobbying process.Monitored legislative committee meetings, coordinated client sign-ups for public hearings, tracked the progress of bills and amendments. Maintained a comprehensive bill tracking system to keep clients informed of legislative progress.



ICR

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Corporate Communications Intern

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

  Researched and helped to develop corporate communications and public relations campaigns for clients in the retail, clean technology, restaurant, and real estate industries. Assembled national trade magazine media lists for clients’ respective industries.Completed crisis- management case studies Monitored media coverage for clients and their industries and compiled daily auditsDrafted pitch letters/pitched to media by cold callingResearched prospective client background information



Connecticut Conference of Municipalities

• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

  Conducted research for a statewide association of towns and cities. Had daily contact with municipal officials and staff. Helped update a comprehensive statewide database of municipal collective bargaining agreements by collecting, analyzing and inputting contract provisions. Conducted statewide municipal surveys. Worked with a team on a marketing project for the Connecticut Reverse Auction Program. Conducted research for a statewide association of towns and cities. Had daily contact with municipal officials and staff. Helped update a comprehensive statewide database of municipal collective bargaining agreements by collecting, analyzing and inputting contract provisions. Conducted statewide municipal surveys. Worked with a team on a marketing project for the Connecticut Reverse Auction Program.



Star Distributors

• Merchandiser

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Distributed merchandise and products throughout Fairfield County. Installed point-of-sale displays. Often worked independently. Worked closely with sales staff and customers. Worked as warehouse manager for one week during manager’s absence. Distributed merchandise and products throughout Fairfield County. Installed point-of-sale displays. Often worked independently. Worked closely with sales staff and customers. Worked as warehouse manager for one week during manager’s absence.