Experience

The University of Virginia School of Architecture

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Research Assistant: Department of Urban and Environmental Planning

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Currently assisting in the drafting of the UVA School of Architecture Department of Urban and Environmental Planning (DUEP) 2023 Strategic Plan. Leading efforts to engage the community of students, faculty, and frequent collaborators with the Department to create a plan that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), cutting edge academic research, and positive impact on the Charlottesville area. Methods and skills include town halls, surveying, data analysis, and the use of software like… Show more Currently assisting in the drafting of the UVA School of Architecture Department of Urban and Environmental Planning (DUEP) 2023 Strategic Plan. Leading efforts to engage the community of students, faculty, and frequent collaborators with the Department to create a plan that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), cutting edge academic research, and positive impact on the Charlottesville area. Methods and skills include town halls, surveying, data analysis, and the use of software like Adobe to create a visually engaging plan.

• Student Research Assistant: Institute for Engagement and Negotiation (IEN)

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Working on the Sustainable Food Collaborative program through IEN, I coordinate meetings and initiatives between leading faculty, community advocates, and stakeholders to further the UVA Food Action Plan. Through diligent organizational skills, I organized the distribution of $20,000 of funding to support food equity related student projects, connecting students with mentors, organizing check ins, and facilitating the empowerment of students to realize food justice at UVA. I also aided in… Show more Working on the Sustainable Food Collaborative program through IEN, I coordinate meetings and initiatives between leading faculty, community advocates, and stakeholders to further the UVA Food Action Plan. Through diligent organizational skills, I organized the distribution of $20,000 of funding to support food equity related student projects, connecting students with mentors, organizing check ins, and facilitating the empowerment of students to realize food justice at UVA. I also aided in supporting campaigns to increase awareness of food insecurity, sustainable dining options, and increasing UVA's support of BIPOC and local farmers through increasing conscious produce purchasing.



University of Virginia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sustainability Student Employee, Service Learning Team

  • May 2022 - Present

  In this role, I plan weekly service opportunities like Corner Cleanups, partnering with Greek Life, service societies, cultural organizations, and educational organizations to simultaneously beautify the Charlottesville community, educate students about waste sorting, encourage environmental awareness by reducing litter, and foster cross-organization connections by making sustainability efforts accessible to non-environmental organizations. Other events and efforts include providing composting… Show more In this role, I plan weekly service opportunities like Corner Cleanups, partnering with Greek Life, service societies, cultural organizations, and educational organizations to simultaneously beautify the Charlottesville community, educate students about waste sorting, encourage environmental awareness by reducing litter, and foster cross-organization connections by making sustainability efforts accessible to non-environmental organizations. Other events and efforts include providing composting and recycling services at athletic games through organization of volunteers and hands on waste sorting, an immense effort at a Division I athletics school with thousands of spectators and thousands of pounds of waste. Other events include organizing a Sustainability Service Series during Service week as well as organizing weekly service opportunities in the UVA Student Garden, connecting with the UVA Food Pantry, as well as tabling to educate students about environmental opportunities. Show less In this role, I plan weekly service opportunities like Corner Cleanups, partnering with Greek Life, service societies, cultural organizations, and educational organizations to simultaneously beautify the Charlottesville community, educate students about waste sorting, encourage environmental awareness by reducing litter, and foster cross-organization connections by making sustainability efforts accessible to non-environmental organizations. Other events and efforts include providing composting… Show more In this role, I plan weekly service opportunities like Corner Cleanups, partnering with Greek Life, service societies, cultural organizations, and educational organizations to simultaneously beautify the Charlottesville community, educate students about waste sorting, encourage environmental awareness by reducing litter, and foster cross-organization connections by making sustainability efforts accessible to non-environmental organizations. Other events and efforts include providing composting and recycling services at athletic games through organization of volunteers and hands on waste sorting, an immense effort at a Division I athletics school with thousands of spectators and thousands of pounds of waste. Other events include organizing a Sustainability Service Series during Service week as well as organizing weekly service opportunities in the UVA Student Garden, connecting with the UVA Food Pantry, as well as tabling to educate students about environmental opportunities. Show less



New Jersey Department of Transportation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Local Aid Grant Management Intern

  • May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Implementing equity considerations into federal and state multimodal transportation grant administration, prioritizing sustainable alternatives in alignment with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Justice40. Directing GIS projects to facilitate public engagement and organizing strategic planning for departmental goals. Implementing equity considerations into federal and state multimodal transportation grant administration, prioritizing sustainable alternatives in alignment with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Justice40. Directing GIS projects to facilitate public engagement and organizing strategic planning for departmental goals.



Argonne National Laboratory

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Undergraduate Laboratory Intern (SULI) Researcher

  • May 2022 - Sep 2022

  Investigated the potential for municipal water reclamation relating to water-stressed areas and energy production. Research includes data collection and aggregation, GIS mapping, interviewing public officials, and drafting case studies in select states in the U.S. to analyze the breadth and depth of the water reuse applications, impact on regional freshwater availability and competing use, reuse project permitting process, policy and regulation, infrastructure, and public acceptance. At the… Show more Investigated the potential for municipal water reclamation relating to water-stressed areas and energy production. Research includes data collection and aggregation, GIS mapping, interviewing public officials, and drafting case studies in select states in the U.S. to analyze the breadth and depth of the water reuse applications, impact on regional freshwater availability and competing use, reuse project permitting process, policy and regulation, infrastructure, and public acceptance. At the conclusion of the internship, my research was further utilized in publications by Dr. May Wu, my mentor, and presented to lead researchers at Argonnne in resource conservation and management. Show less Investigated the potential for municipal water reclamation relating to water-stressed areas and energy production. Research includes data collection and aggregation, GIS mapping, interviewing public officials, and drafting case studies in select states in the U.S. to analyze the breadth and depth of the water reuse applications, impact on regional freshwater availability and competing use, reuse project permitting process, policy and regulation, infrastructure, and public acceptance. At the… Show more Investigated the potential for municipal water reclamation relating to water-stressed areas and energy production. Research includes data collection and aggregation, GIS mapping, interviewing public officials, and drafting case studies in select states in the U.S. to analyze the breadth and depth of the water reuse applications, impact on regional freshwater availability and competing use, reuse project permitting process, policy and regulation, infrastructure, and public acceptance. At the conclusion of the internship, my research was further utilized in publications by Dr. May Wu, my mentor, and presented to lead researchers at Argonnne in resource conservation and management. Show less



UVA Green Dining

• Sustainable Agriculture Intern

  • Mar 2021 - May 2022

  As Sustainable Agriculture Intern, my primary tasks included leading farming and volunteer efforts at the UVA Student Garden, coordinating sustainable produce purchasing from Morven Kitchen Garden, engaging in direct education efforts to teach students about the importance of sustainable agriculture and dining, as well as crafting programming to support local producers. In the Student Garden, I coordinated biweekly volunteer days, researched and planned crop rotations according to growing… Show more As Sustainable Agriculture Intern, my primary tasks included leading farming and volunteer efforts at the UVA Student Garden, coordinating sustainable produce purchasing from Morven Kitchen Garden, engaging in direct education efforts to teach students about the importance of sustainable agriculture and dining, as well as crafting programming to support local producers. In the Student Garden, I coordinated biweekly volunteer days, researched and planned crop rotations according to growing cycles, created marketing materials for the free pick-your-own produce available at the garden, worked with faculty to bring classes into the space and increase community engagement, led multiple free produce giveaways and harvest events to service the community, as well as pioneered a connection between the UVA Food Pantry and Student Garden by providing weekly deliveries of fresh, organic, student-grown produce. At Morven Kitchen Garden, I ensured that all produce and farm practices were aligned with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification, harvested, washed, and delivered produce by hand, kept record of all harvesting procedure and produce sales, as well as pioneered a connection with several food pantries in Charlottesville and supported these institutions with donations. I also worked at tabling events, giveaways, and coordinated the UVA Charlottesville Market showcase each semester to support local food producers. Show less As Sustainable Agriculture Intern, my primary tasks included leading farming and volunteer efforts at the UVA Student Garden, coordinating sustainable produce purchasing from Morven Kitchen Garden, engaging in direct education efforts to teach students about the importance of sustainable agriculture and dining, as well as crafting programming to support local producers. In the Student Garden, I coordinated biweekly volunteer days, researched and planned crop rotations according to growing… Show more As Sustainable Agriculture Intern, my primary tasks included leading farming and volunteer efforts at the UVA Student Garden, coordinating sustainable produce purchasing from Morven Kitchen Garden, engaging in direct education efforts to teach students about the importance of sustainable agriculture and dining, as well as crafting programming to support local producers. In the Student Garden, I coordinated biweekly volunteer days, researched and planned crop rotations according to growing cycles, created marketing materials for the free pick-your-own produce available at the garden, worked with faculty to bring classes into the space and increase community engagement, led multiple free produce giveaways and harvest events to service the community, as well as pioneered a connection between the UVA Food Pantry and Student Garden by providing weekly deliveries of fresh, organic, student-grown produce. At Morven Kitchen Garden, I ensured that all produce and farm practices were aligned with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification, harvested, washed, and delivered produce by hand, kept record of all harvesting procedure and produce sales, as well as pioneered a connection with several food pantries in Charlottesville and supported these institutions with donations. I also worked at tabling events, giveaways, and coordinated the UVA Charlottesville Market showcase each semester to support local food producers. Show less


Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Counselor

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

Modell's Sporting Goods
• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Retail Sales Associate

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

Goroff for Congress
• United States
• Campaign Intern

  • Apr 2020 - Aug 2020