Experience

NESCAUM

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

• Policy Advisor & Analyst

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  • Chair NESCAUM's Mobile Sources Committee, which provides technical and analytical support to Section 177 states on issues related to adoption and implementation of emission standards for on-road light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and other non-road mobile sources: o Develop monthly meeting agenda, present on variety of mobile source subjects, and facilitate discussion • Conduct and present on quarterly plug-in electric vehicle sales analysis for Section 177 ZEV states • Support: priorities of the Multi-State ZEV Task Force o Researched and co-authored, Accelerating Ride-Hailing Electrification, to identify the challenges, benefits, and options for states to support and accelerate electrification of ride-hailing vehicles o Conducted research and outreach and drafted, Collecting EV Charging Station Utilization Data, to provide model language for states to collect charging utilization data in grant and procurement contracts Show less



CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Analyst

  • Jun 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Lead researcher and author of Connecticut’s Electric Vehicle Roadmap, which identifies specific policies, programs, and strategies to optimize deployment of EVs and associated charging infrastructure in Connecticut • State representative and contributor to the multi-state Transportation and Climate Initiative’s regional low-carbon transportation policy design process: o Assisted with developing electric vehicle reference case assumptions and technical analysis modeling, communications and outreach strategies, and equity principles for policy design o Attended and facilitated roundtable discussion at TCI equity stakeholder events in Newark, NJ and Baltimore, MD • Researched and co-authored the Building a Low Carbon Future for Connecticut, GHG Reduction Strategies and Recommendations report, outlining a suite of policy options for reducing GHG emissions from the electric, transportation, and building sectors and setting the state on a path to meet its 2030 GHG reduction target • Prepared and distributed weekly tracking reports on all climate change and energy legislation to the DEEP Commissioner’s Office and Legislative Team • Prepared Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, interrogatory responses, and agency briefs for various Public Utilities Regulatory Authority dockets Show less



Pinchot Institute for Conservation

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Consultant

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Researched and compared domestic and international cap and trade systems regarding environmental justice concerns to prepare an issue paper highlighting key equity challenges and Oregon-centric environmental justice issues under the state’s proposed Cap and Invest Program (HB 4001 and SB 1070) • Drafted an issue paper analyzing opportunities to aggregate small- and medium-sized landholders for participation in agricultural and forest offset projects for distribution to various in-state policy work groups • Attended June 2018 Conference: Carbon Pricing and Working Lands in Oregon and facilitated small-group discussion on several topics including, forest accounting, agricultural accounting protocols, conservation investment vehicles, and equity Show less



Urban Resources Initiative

• New Haven, CT

• Community Forester

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Provided technical and material support to six diverse communities within the Greater New Haven area • Engaged community members in tree inventory, species choices, planting site selection, site preparation maintenance, and planting methods • Reported data on community participation, plant materials used, survival statistics of trees planted the previous year, and lead abatement activities throughout the summer • Provided technical and material support to six diverse communities within the Greater New Haven area • Engaged community members in tree inventory, species choices, planting site selection, site preparation maintenance, and planting methods • Reported data on community participation, plant materials used, survival statistics of trees planted the previous year, and lead abatement activities throughout the summer



California Air Resources Board

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Consultant

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Researched and analyzed environmental justice concerns regarding the California Cap and Trade Program’s offset protocols and their ability to achieve meaningful co-benefits for California’s disadvantaged communities • Co-produced a 44-page report outlining revisions to existing offset protocols, proposing adoption of new offset protocols, and recommendations for achieving equitable outcomes in disadvantaged communities • Researched and analyzed environmental justice concerns regarding the California Cap and Trade Program’s offset protocols and their ability to achieve meaningful co-benefits for California’s disadvantaged communities • Co-produced a 44-page report outlining revisions to existing offset protocols, proposing adoption of new offset protocols, and recommendations for achieving equitable outcomes in disadvantaged communities



Bloomberg BNA

• United States
• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Copy Editor/Research Analyst

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2016

  • Monitored, analyzed, and succinctly summarized federal and state regulatory developments on air, waste, energy, natural resources, and environmental health and safety issues for cross-platform product publication • Reported on EPA, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA, and federal agencies within scope of coverage for upload to internal Environment and Safety Resource Center and the Bloomberg Terminal • Prepared and published environmental health and safety custom monitoring reports for Fortune 500 clients, focusing on international climate change issues such as carbon reduction schemes, electronic waste, renewable and alternative energy sources, endangered/threatened species, and fish and wildlife protection • Conducted research projects and developed white papers on interstate, federal, and international environmental health and safety issues Show less



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Correspondent

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

  • Represented the Senator’s priorities in meetings and built successful partnerships with Senate staff and stakeholders• Attended NOAA/Commerce Committee hearings, drafted memos, and worked with Fish Team to write/edit hearing statements• Expert in Congressional Research Service; researched various agricultural, fishing, and commerce issues; and wrote policy recommendations• Handled constituent mail and drafted constituent letters in response to inquiries

• Staff Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - May 2013

  • Constituent Communications: answered phones, recorded constituent opinions and provided daily correspondence to Legislative staff• Administrative tasks – ordered supplies, handled incoming and outgoing mail, and greeted visitors• Coordinated legislative staff meetings and organized the office meeting spaces• Organized large volumes of confidential data into Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word documents• Trained interns for Library of Congress Book Surplus Program• White House Tour Coordinator, assisted with organizing Pentagon and Capitol tours for inquiring constituents• Compiled weekly news clips of all New England fishing/maritime issues• Senate Photo Studio Manager & Assistant Emergency Coordinator Show less



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  • Prepared summary position papers for Legislative Aides capturing the results of hearings on topics including health care reform, discrimination in housing market practices, energy and natural resources, ethical standards of government, civil and constitutional rights, and the defense budget • Tracked, organized, and researched Massachusetts organizations receiving Renewable Energy Funds from the Department of Energy for fiscal years 2010-2012 – information was used by legislative staff in issuing public statements of support for green energy policy • Provided constituent services such as answering/returning phone calls, sorting mail, and guiding Capitol tours • Researched various international fishing commissions and fishing industry regulations, the results were used by Legislative Aides to outline the importance of protecting Massachusetts’ fishing industry • Headed the office's Library of Congress Book Surplus Program – selected and shipped books to over 20 Massachusetts public schools and nonprofit organizations on a weekly basis Show less



Department of Conservation and Recreation - Massachusetts

• Myles Standish State Park in Carver, MA

• Summer Worker

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

  • Performed forest management – hazardous-fuel reduction and vegetation-restoration projects • Responsible for managing reservations for 373 campsites at Myles Standish State Forest • Handled reservations generating revenue in excess of $750 daily and distributed parking passes and collected funds totaling over $500 per day • Worked as part of a team to maintain and promote one of the largest parks in the state • Performed forest management – hazardous-fuel reduction and vegetation-restoration projects • Responsible for managing reservations for 373 campsites at Myles Standish State Forest • Handled reservations generating revenue in excess of $750 daily and distributed parking passes and collected funds totaling over $500 per day • Worked as part of a team to maintain and promote one of the largest parks in the state



Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

• Fort Phoenix State Beach Fairhaven, MA

• Summer Laborer

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  • Managed a work schedule for 2 park employees 5 lifeguards • Performed landscaping, cleaned the beach and managed supply inventory • Worked efficiently as part of a small team to carry out day-to-day operations • Assisted in the coordination of events such as the annual Swim Buzzards Bay event • Managed a work schedule for 2 park employees 5 lifeguards • Performed landscaping, cleaned the beach and managed supply inventory • Worked efficiently as part of a small team to carry out day-to-day operations • Assisted in the coordination of events such as the annual Swim Buzzards Bay event