Experience

Community Planning Collaborative

• United States
• Community Development and Urban Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present



New York City Department of Transportation

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Strategic Initiatives, Queens Borough Commissioner's Office

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2022

  As Director of Strategic Initiatives for the NYC DOT my focus is to provide equitable transportation opportunities throughout the borough of Queens. Using my experience and education I develop projects and perform community outreach to improve New York City streets for all users. I have a strong commitment to mobility as a fundamental human right and I’ve dedicated myself to providing access to essential services for all. During my time at NYC DOT I managed high-priority projects and programs originating from agency safety policies, mobility plans and mayoral initiatives (Vision Zero, Streets Master Plan, Better Buses Action Plan, Green Wave Bicycle Plan, Jamaica NOW! Action Plan, Neighborhood Development Fund, Neighborhood Capital Coordination). I assessed the allocation of agency resources and collaborates with internal planning units to develop projects to address safety, mobility, streetscape and state-of-good-repair needs for historically underserved areas especially lower-income, transit-dependent areas and neighborhoods that were hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. I directed public engagement for agency initiatives and projects acted as the main point-of-contact for elected officials, community boards, civic organizations and the public. I provided project management from scoping and design to outreach, implementation and evaluation for Street Improvement Projects. I acted as lead for capital project scoping and development and managed the review process for capital projects originating at NYC sister agencies and NY State agencies. Show less



City of Berkeley

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, Transportation Division, Department of Public Works

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2014

  Managed the Berkeley On Street Bicycle Rack Program. Managed and tracked bike rack requests, conducted public outreach, surveyed locations, developed methods for tracking, mapping and depicting city-wide bike rack requests, and provided administrative support for the Public Works Engineering Division bid process. Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration, provided administrative support and conducted public outreach for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs including implementation of the Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan. Specific projects include the On Street Bicycle Corral Pilot Program, Bicycle Parking Ordinance and Safe Routes to Schools. Show less



City and County of San Francisco

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Capital Division Planning Unit, Recreation and Park Department

  • Feb 2013 - Oct 2014

  Developed and implemented community engagement strategies and provided project management and administrative support for park capital projects during planning and implementation stages. Major projects include the Community Opportunity Fund and the Failing Playgrounds Task Force of the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond. Assisted with the development of new parks in the planning and acquisition phases in accordance with the Recreation and Park Department Acquisition Policy and community outreach process. Notable projects include Noe Valley Town Square, 900 Innes, Schlage Lock and Francisco Reservoir and the District 6 Open Space Task Force. Analyzed discretionary permit applications, environmental impact reports and shadow studies for potential impacts on Recreation and Park Department properties. Collaborated with the Planning Department on environmental review for the Recreation and Park Department planning and capital projects and other projects impacting the Department. Show less



City and County of San Francisco

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transportation Intern | Sustainable Food Systems Intern, San Francisco Planning Department

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Assisted in data collection, analysis and CEQA support for various projects including the Pier 39 Traffic Flow Project, I-280 Rail Boulevard Project, Better Market Street Project, and Oak Street and Fell Street Separated Bikeways Project. Evaluated national and international food action plans and prepared a reference document categorizing food goals, actions and recommendations to inform future food policy in San Francisco and improve the local food system. Assisted development of the Department’s North American Food Sector Scan. Show less



City Slicker Farms

• Oakland, CA

• Backyard Garden Program Coordinator | Farm Apprentice

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2011

  Coordinated all elements of the Backyard Garden Program building edible gardens with West Oakland community members to promote food self-sufficiency. Conducted outreach to potential participants, Interviewed and approved applicants, managed garden mentor placement, and lead edible backyard garden work days with participant families, interns and volunteers. Acted as the liaison to the City Slicker Farms community of Backyard Garden Program participants and Mentors, totaling an average of 140 families and individuals. Directed the Backyard Garden Program Mentor Program. Hosted and facilitated monthly mentor meetings and matched garden mentors with participant families. Conducted outreach acting as the public face of City Slicker Farms at dispersed farm sites and the Farm Stand. Managed three farm sites to grow produce for low-income residents of West Oakland and educate community members in organic, high-yield farming practices and composting practices. Oversaw planting, propagation, pest control and harvest as well as various composting systems. Educated interns and volunteers in various composting methods including Vermicomposting, Aerated (Turned) Windrow Composting, Aerated Static Pile Composting, and In-Vessel Composting.Installed and monitored irrigation systems. Trained interns and drop-in volunteers. Hosted and managed large volunteer group workdays. Show less



The Dalton School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Science Fellow

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2009

  Assisted Kindergarten through Third grade science teachers to develop curriculum, lead classes, and manage experiements. Assisted Kindergarten through Third grade science teachers to develop curriculum, lead classes, and manage experiements.



Grassroots Campaigns

• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Canvasser

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  Canvasser for the Democratic National Committee Campaign for the November 2008 Election. Canvasser for the Democratic National Committee Campaign for the November 2008 Election.