Associate

• May 2022 - Present

Project Manager

• Jun 2021 - May 2022

Overseeing a range of projects that include housing policy and planning, displacement risk analysis and anti-displacement strategy, real estate and development feasibility, and structural inequities. Overseeing a range of projects that include housing policy and planning, displacement risk analysis and anti-displacement strategy, real estate and development feasibility, and structural inequities.

Research, Planning, and Spatial Equity Project Manager

• Mar 2021 - May 2021

Director of Organizing

• Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

Designing and implement advocacy strategies within the context of housing, land use, and zoning that works towards ending racial segregation, reducing carbon emissions and commute times, and producing a region with affordable housing for everyone. Developing coalitions of key stakeholders that are interested in working towards ending racial segregation, reducing carbon emissions and commute times, and producing a region with affordable housing for everyone. Attending local government meetings, coalition meetings, and meetings with key stakeholders to represent on behalf of the organization to build relationships needed to ensure successful advocacy strategies. Working with and managing staff to plan and host outreach events, volunteer training opportunities, educational events, and advocacy opportunities. Creating self-sustaining local groups that recruit and train volunteers to organize and advocate for housing policies and housing development projects. Show less

Affordable Rental Housing Research Analyst

• Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

Utilizing SQL, CoStar, ArcGIS, ArcMap, SPSS, Qualtrics, Tableau Dashboard, and Tableau Prep to provide data and analysis in support of OHCS affordable rental housing programs. Researching and writing articles to explain, interpret, and discuss statistical and pertinent research data. Participating with Information Systems and Operations & Policy staff in planning, designing, and implementing new data analysis applications and database systems. Co-chairing the Data Equity Workgroup to evaluate current databases to advance equity and racial justice by exploring the implicit biases in existing internal and external data collection methods, evaluate and explain the impact of this on the work the agency does and making plans for the agency to address and remediate identified issues. Leading the implementation and onboarding process of CoStar and Qualtrics across the agency to effectively collect and compile agency data directly from primary sources (i.e., community members, partners, etc.) for funding allocation and decision-making. Show less

Project Manager

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

Collaborating with clients to execute the data collection and research plan regarding the project contract. Assisting in the managing of ground-up projects including programming, design, and project goals and objectives, schedule creation and management, and project budget. Maintaining client relationships and managing conflict resolution. Providing appropriate level of supervision to ensure timely progression of project goals and objectives. Managing three projects involving aging in place in collaboration with AARP, an envisioning process for the University of Oregon's Multicultural Center, and the creation of a parks master plan. Show less

Student Representative

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

Housing and Homelessness Policy Extern

• Apr 2019 - May 2019

Collaborating with lawyers to produce a white paper to address criminalization of homelessness in Eugene, OR. Analyzing Land Use Board of Appeal Cases (LUBA) to understand the impact of rulings on the creation and development of housing in Lane County, OR. Identifying park wide problems and patterns in manufactured home parks, and helping residents alleviate those problems. Collaborating with lawyers to produce a white paper to address criminalization of homelessness in Eugene, OR. Analyzing Land Use Board of Appeal Cases (LUBA) to understand the impact of rulings on the creation and development of housing in Lane County, OR. Identifying park wide problems and patterns in manufactured home parks, and helping residents alleviate those problems.

Data and Analytics Project Consultant

• Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

Utilized Microsoft Office to collaborate with staff to analyze data from the Health Outcomes Demonstration Project to understand how Cornerstone programming impacts client and community health, to understand themes within the data, and to develop data trends. Presented results and utilized research findings to make strategic recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Cornerstone programming.

Data and Analytics Intern

• Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

Working with CCH staff to analyze data collected in health outcomes studyBranding and visualizing representation of health outcomes studyWorking with CCH staff to redesign grant tracking toolsHelping write and secure grant funding for affordable housing

SCI China Graduate Research Assistant

• Apr 2018 - Sep 2018

Conducting literature reviews and analyzed grey documents literature to understand the scientific basis, technical capacity, and procedural requirement to curb sprawl with urban development boundaries (UDBs) within Chinese cities. Providing summaries of case studies explored or implemented at various level of government and evidence indicating the impacts of the policy tools on development control. Conducting literature reviews and analyzed grey documents literature to understand the scientific basis, technical capacity, and procedural requirement to curb sprawl with urban development boundaries (UDBs) within Chinese cities. Providing summaries of case studies explored or implemented at various level of government and evidence indicating the impacts of the policy tools on development control.

Landscape Architect Graduate Researcher

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

Conducted case study research to understand how to effectively manage urban agriculture farms while maintaining an effective participatory process. Conducted literature reviews, collected and analyzed data, and summarized project results to understand the impacts of pocket park as it relates to improving the living environment of community spaces. Conducted literature reviews on the difference between Western and Eastern design culture as it relates to the relationship between human beings and nature in urban design, housing improvements, public space renovation/landscape architecture. Show less

Graduate Extern

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

Assisting in design of assessment and research projects Utilizing R to determine alpha, standard deviation, combine variables, engage in quantitative/qualitative data collection, entry/transcription, coding, cleaning, and analysis of data Participating in observational studies to understand spatial usage Drafting and editing reports and other documents Presenting findings and make strategic recommendations Assisting in design of assessment and research projects Utilizing R to determine alpha, standard deviation, combine variables, engage in quantitative/qualitative data collection, entry/transcription, coding, cleaning, and analysis of data Participating in observational studies to understand spatial usage Drafting and editing reports and other documents Presenting findings and make strategic recommendations

Strategic Planning Consultant

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

Collaborated with organizations to plan strategic and long-range goals. Conducted an organizational audit to identify strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis). Integrated Strategic Doing to develop action item modifiers and to facilitate intra-organizational leadership development. Developed an ease and impact rating to develop prioritization strategies. Developed strategic recommendations based on emerging trends, viability of partnerships, and feasibility of an organization’s budget. Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

• Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

Conducted literature reviews and wrote annotated bibliographies about housing affordability based on national and rural trends. Gathered, analyzed, recoded and described Census, CHAS, and survey data regarding the current state of housing affordability and housing policies across Oregon. Co-wrote Oregon’s Housing Affordability Crisis: Results of a Statewide Survey of Oregon Cities, a report detailing the current state of housing affordability within Oregon. Conducted literature reviews and wrote annotated bibliographies about housing affordability based on national and rural trends. Gathered, analyzed, recoded and described Census, CHAS, and survey data regarding the current state of housing affordability and housing policies across Oregon. Co-wrote Oregon’s Housing Affordability Crisis: Results of a Statewide Survey of Oregon Cities, a report detailing the current state of housing affordability within Oregon.

Volunteer-Intern

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2017

Reviewed and edited PowerPoint presentations discussing zoning and subdivisions Helped organize planning board meetings Redesigned the rezoning application to be more efficient Utilized ArcMap and SketchUp to create an industrial zone map Researched and provided recommendations about the zoning layer color scheme Attended project site meetings and site visits Reviewed and edited PowerPoint presentations discussing zoning and subdivisions Helped organize planning board meetings Redesigned the rezoning application to be more efficient Utilized ArcMap and SketchUp to create an industrial zone map Researched and provided recommendations about the zoning layer color scheme Attended project site meetings and site visits

Economic Development Intern

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

Researched regional economic development expansions/relocations Utilized Wix to design and create a new website Manipulated and extracted data while managing complex databases on economic development research Utilized Microsoft Office to develop company reports Helped manage P2 (Pollution Prevention) grant administered by the Environmental Protection Agency Analyzed demographic data for marketing services Maintaining client information using Act! Researched regional economic development expansions/relocations Utilized Wix to design and create a new website Manipulated and extracted data while managing complex databases on economic development research Utilized Microsoft Office to develop company reports Helped manage P2 (Pollution Prevention) grant administered by the Environmental Protection Agency Analyzed demographic data for marketing services Maintaining client information using Act!

Service and Leadership Assistant

• Dec 2015 - Apr 2017

Utilized Canva to design and promote marketing materials Assisted in the preparation for LeaderShape Researched and developed curriculum for student facilitating Designed and presented Alternative Break Experience information sessions utilizing Microsoft Office Logistical planning for programs within the center Assisting with Leadership and Civic Engagement Outreach Utilized Canva to design and promote marketing materials Assisted in the preparation for LeaderShape Researched and developed curriculum for student facilitating Designed and presented Alternative Break Experience information sessions utilizing Microsoft Office Logistical planning for programs within the center Assisting with Leadership and Civic Engagement Outreach

Office Assistant

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Wrote reports, compiled clinical research data, designed and analyzed surveys, and conducted website development Helped formulate research questions to aid in program evaluation. Wrote reports, compiled clinical research data, designed and analyzed surveys, and conducted website development Helped formulate research questions to aid in program evaluation.

Front-end Service Clerk

• Nov 2013 - Aug 2016

Supervising and insuring every customer receives a fast and pleasant checkout experience Ensuring front end and parking lot are free of debris Monitoring and enforcing all front end policies Supervising and insuring every customer receives a fast and pleasant checkout experience Ensuring front end and parking lot are free of debris Monitoring and enforcing all front end policies

Summer for Undergraduates Program Participant

• May 2016 - Jun 2016

One of 60 students selected to participate in a 4-week pre-law program Attended simulated first year law classes and professional development workshops Participated in mock oral arguments Visited law firms, state courts, and the Florida Capitol Received $500 stipend One of 60 students selected to participate in a 4-week pre-law program Attended simulated first year law classes and professional development workshops Participated in mock oral arguments Visited law firms, state courts, and the Florida Capitol Received $500 stipend

Team Leader, Vote Everywhere Ambassador

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

Designed creative iniatives to get students registered to vote Directed the spring semester public policy campaign Recruited volunteers Organized weekly meetings with other team members Received $600 stipend at the end of the semester Designed creative iniatives to get students registered to vote Directed the spring semester public policy campaign Recruited volunteers Organized weekly meetings with other team members Received $600 stipend at the end of the semester

Research Assistant

• Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

Designed a mixed method, interdisciplinary study to evaluate community members’ perceptions of their neighborhood and identify directions for future improvements Utilized Qualtrics to collect parallel qualitative and quantitative data Developed and coded open-ended questions to identify themes Developed and coded close-ended, previously validated survey questions to determine participants’ perceptions of sense of community, walkability, neighborhood aesthetics, traffic hazards, and crime hazards Identified the role of “creative placemaking” in reducing the rate of crime within the determined geographical area Collected open-ended ethnographic-style interviews from five key informants Show less

State Employee Credit Union Public Service Fellow

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

Utilized Microsoft Suite to produce social media content Utilized ArcMap to visualize community assets Managed logistics for monthly neighborhood advisory board meetings Helped facilitate the creation of community-led events by collecting and distributing information to residents Co-planned the 2016 North Carolina Community Garden Partners' Conference Assisted with daily office tasks Utilized Microsoft Suite to produce social media content Utilized ArcMap to visualize community assets Managed logistics for monthly neighborhood advisory board meetings Helped facilitate the creation of community-led events by collecting and distributing information to residents Co-planned the 2016 North Carolina Community Garden Partners' Conference Assisted with daily office tasks

Legal Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Utilized Microsoft Office to manage cases and prepare legal documents Researched case law using Google Scholar and LexisNexis Developed a new method to maintain client information and court dates through Google Docs Performed various secretarial/clerical duties such as documenting, photocopying, faxing, mailing, and organizing filing system Coordinated meetings with clients Utilized Microsoft Office to manage cases and prepare legal documents Researched case law using Google Scholar and LexisNexis Developed a new method to maintain client information and court dates through Google Docs Performed various secretarial/clerical duties such as documenting, photocopying, faxing, mailing, and organizing filing system Coordinated meetings with clients