Liam Monahan

Senior Policy Analyst at Boston Municipal Research Bureau
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Public Policy
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Policy Analyst
      • Mar 2023 - Present

    • Policy Analyst
      • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

      • Research various topics affecting the City of Boston—such as municipal finances, housing, and transportation• Recruit, hire, oversee, and teach interns to support research staff• Input data from the City of Boston budget and audit databases for accuracy• Manage multiple research projects while responding to new tasks as they arise• Collaborate with a small team to write and edit research publications to inform members and city officials• Correspond with professionals in government, non-profits, and businesses Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • AEFIS Data Coordinator
      • Feb 2021 - May 2022

      • Created and entered undergraduate and graduate program and course learning outcomes into Excel spreadsheets• Coordinated with the Director to prioritize input of program information to AEFIS platform• Communicated with assessment contacts in the relevant colleges to gather accurate course and program learning outcomes• Tracked status of data edits and updates

    • Note Taker
      • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

      • Took notes in a class for other student(s) through the Disability Resource Center at Northeastern University• Uploaded the notes online

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Intern
      • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Researched emerging resilience policy topics for potential action by the agency • Collaborated with a small team to plan a webinar series and virtual networking event • Attended monthly state Climate Team meetings, in which high-level policy was discussed • Updated online content about completed grant-funded projects and resources for municipalities • Researched emerging resilience policy topics for potential action by the agency • Collaborated with a small team to plan a webinar series and virtual networking event • Attended monthly state Climate Team meetings, in which high-level policy was discussed • Updated online content about completed grant-funded projects and resources for municipalities

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • Northeastern University Experiential Network Student Project
      • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

      • Produced a policy analysis report in collaboration with a team of 4 other graduate students, as part of the course Techniques of Policy Analysis • Researched the racial wealth gap and the lack of support for Black-, Latinx-, and women-owned small businesses in Providence, RI • Used a policy analysis framework to evaluate 6 policy options and provide 2 policy recommendations • Organized and led a kick-off call with the project sponsor and all students in the course • Communicated with peers, the professor, and the project sponsor, OCM's Executive Director • Served as the team's official Data Analyst • Adjusted focus of work in response to changing project expectations Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editorial Fellow
      • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Library Assistant
      • Jul 2016 - Dec 2019

      • Answered patron questions in person and on the phone regarding library accounts, materials, and events• Multitasked by responding to patron inquiries while conducting several tasks, such as processing materials• Administered check out, return, and processing of library materials• Trained 5+ library pages on work procedures, sorting, shelving, and the Dewey decimal system• Operated RFID technology and Evergreen ILS software• Contributed to the library’s transition to a newly-renovated building• Updated patron bill statements and reviewed library card applications• Reserved study rooms and assist patrons with public computers at the Reference Desk Show less

    • Library Page
      • Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

      • Organized and shelved library materials• Answered general patron questions, most often regarding the location of specific library materials• Contributed to the library’s transition to a temporary location• Supported children’s staff with tasks like preparing program crafts and filling bags for a seed lending library• Assisted in closing procedures

    • Public Policy Offices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Economic Development & Public Policy Co-op
      • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

      • Researched economic data about the region and its 35 municipalities and produced reports • Independently produced issue briefs on the Transportation & Climate Initiative and Commuter Rail ridership • Organized events, including registration, name tags, meeting materials, and presentation equipment • Engaged with business leaders, state legislators, federal legislative staff, and municipal officials • Updated contact database of 2,000+ contacts and website • Embraced additional responsibility office management in a small office when the Deputy Director resigned Show less

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Solar Incentive Fellow
      • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

      • Worked with staff to maintain operational flow of solar programs, including facilitating funding requests, managing quality control of documentation, communicating program requirements to relevant stakeholders, and ensuring projects do not exceed term end dates • Reviewed detailed solar project information to facilitate incentive program approval and/or payment • Managed incoming phone and email inquiries about solar and MassCEC programs, communicate responses to stakeholders including installers, developers, advocates, or homeowners, and coordinate responses with MassCEC staff • Analyzed project data, identified trends, and developed effective communication tools (i.e., graphs, charts, tables) through independent work •Drafted memos and presentations to summarize projects and research findings Show less

    • Intern
      • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

      • Processed mailings, filed contact information, and conducted clerical work • Drafted constituent response letters and op-ed about Alzheimer’s legislation, generating awareness through local publications • Attended the Summer Speaker Series featuring legislators, officials, lobbyists, and staff • Observed and take notes at legislative hearings and meetings • Produced research paper on carbon farming legislation, examining actions of five states • Processed mailings, filed contact information, and conducted clerical work • Drafted constituent response letters and op-ed about Alzheimer’s legislation, generating awareness through local publications • Attended the Summer Speaker Series featuring legislators, officials, lobbyists, and staff • Observed and take notes at legislative hearings and meetings • Produced research paper on carbon farming legislation, examining actions of five states

    • Early Research Assistant
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

      • Researched community-shared solar energy using, online databases, peer-reviewed literature, case studies, and books • Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty • Produced a research summary and an annotated bibliography as resources for student and faculty research • Researched community-shared solar energy using, online databases, peer-reviewed literature, case studies, and books • Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty • Produced a research summary and an annotated bibliography as resources for student and faculty research

Education

  • Northeastern University
    Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration
    2020 - 2022
  • University of Exeter
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Semester Abroad
    2020 - 2020
  • Northeastern University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science
    2016 - 2020
  • University of Exeter
    US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute, Global Climate Change: Environment, Technology and Society
    2018 - 2018
  • Shrewsbury High School
    High School Diploma
    2012 - 2016

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