Urban Vitality Program Manager

• Nov 2019 - Present

I lead major beautification efforts in the U District, including public lighting, mural and public art projects, street and sidewalk placemaking, and park planning and activation. I lead engagement with community and public agencies on the infrastructure, policy, and planning projects that are shaping the U District. I lead major beautification efforts in the U District, including public lighting, mural and public art projects, street and sidewalk placemaking, and park planning and activation. I lead engagement with community and public agencies on the infrastructure, policy, and planning projects that are shaping the U District.

2021 IDA Emerging Leader Fellow

• Apr 2021 - Present

Program Manager, Certification and Accreditation

• Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

Managed implementation of the EcoDistricts Certification program to advance urban and community development projects, including client administration, verification review, and maintenance of EcoDistricts Certified tools. Coordinated the Accredited Professional credential program, including prospective AP relationships, developing and maintaining industry partnerships, providing support and resources to existing APs, and management of all trainings and related workshops, including the annual EcoDistricts Incubator team training.

Project Manager, Advisory Services

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

Delivered technical assistance, workshops, research, and policy support to neighborhood-scale redevelopment projects in North American and international cities.

Marketing and Engagement Coordinator

• May 2013 - Jan 2017

Managed digital and print marketing, branding, external communications, outreach and engagement, and graphic design at EcoDistricts.

Consultant

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

Worked with Department of Ecology to develop report and implementation workplan for a newly created Recycling Development Center, which included recommendations and actions to follow in the first year of the center’s operation and an analysis of the staffing needs. Researched and evaluated national best practices for partnership and governance models and commodities and materials market development opportunities through literature review, outreach and interviews, stakeholder meetings, and presentations to local, state, and national recycling groups.

Editorial Assistant, Sustainability and Environment

• Apr 2010 - Sep 2012

Responsible for writing pieces, primarily focused on the university's sustainability and environmental initiatives, for publication in the biweekly onCampus newspaper, distributed to more than 20,000 Ohio State faculty, staff and graduate students. Responsible for writing pieces, primarily focused on the university's sustainability and environmental initiatives, for publication in the biweekly onCampus newspaper, distributed to more than 20,000 Ohio State faculty, staff and graduate students.

Spanish Business Fellow

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Used bilingual communication skills in community outreach and advocacy to majority hispanic population of Historic Main Street neighborhood. Responsible for developing strategic business and marketing initiatives to promote economic development for hispanic retailers and restaurants, as well as participation in civic events among community residents. Used bilingual communication skills in community outreach and advocacy to majority hispanic population of Historic Main Street neighborhood. Responsible for developing strategic business and marketing initiatives to promote economic development for hispanic retailers and restaurants, as well as participation in civic events among community residents.