Senior Research Associate

• Feb 2023 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

• May 2022 - Dec 2022

Participate in NOAA Research Heat and Equity task force & grant work to build a network of heat, housing and equity policy professionals, community organizers, and researchers in the Southeast. Lead the Shimberg's partnership work with LISC in Jacksonville, FL by conducting research on Tax Certificates and Tax Deed sales and proposing a pilot program to address impacts of these processes on marginalized communities in Duval. Further, research unmarked Black and Indigenous gravesites in Duval county by working with a team of community organizers, academic researchers and non-profit professionals to compile a lsit of sites, incorporate GIS mapping and conduct oral history interviews and sessions to identify the sites. Lastly, work with housing advocates, pro-bono attorneys and local government officials across the state of Florida to keep up to date on eviction policies, eviction numbers, and data needs of organizations across the state. Show less

Teacher Assistant (TA)

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

Support professor with Planning Administration & Ethics course, and Land Use Law course by grading assignments and papers, and updating & maintaining the Canvas shells. Support professor with Planning Administration & Ethics course, and Land Use Law course by grading assignments and papers, and updating & maintaining the Canvas shells.

Research Fellow, City Manager

• Aug 2020 - Mar 2022

Conduct research under the direction of the City Manager & Asisstant City Managers. Prepare research reports, memorandums, and PowerPoints to present findings to City staff and City Commissioners. Topics of work included Middle Neighborhoods, Food Desert relief programs, Affordable Housing Trust Funds, Community Land Trusts, and the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion (GINI) Initiative. Conduct research under the direction of the City Manager & Asisstant City Managers. Prepare research reports, memorandums, and PowerPoints to present findings to City staff and City Commissioners. Topics of work included Middle Neighborhoods, Food Desert relief programs, Affordable Housing Trust Funds, Community Land Trusts, and the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion (GINI) Initiative.

Intern, Planning and Zoning Department

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

- Worked with department head and employees on projects spanning GIS Graphics for Rezone Applications, the Wynwood Streetscape Master Plan, and the Miami Marine Stadium Development. - Expedited the City of Miami’s Parks and Open Space Master Plan Review while maintaining thorough updates and introducing new goals and resiliency initiatives. - Conducted insightful and consistent research that was later reported and presented to city staff. Research topics included Waterfront Development Standards, Storm Surge Modeling, and Sustainable Design Standards. - Performed research on Transit Oriented Development to update and design the City of Miami's website so that current, interactive information and resources are provided. Show less

Waitress

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

Leasing Agent

• Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

As a leasing agent and housing consultant, I would regularly work with current residents to ensure their needs had been met, push sales to find leads and finalize leases, as well as develop marketing solutions under my Marketing Manager's leadership. As a leasing agent and housing consultant, I would regularly work with current residents to ensure their needs had been met, push sales to find leads and finalize leases, as well as develop marketing solutions under my Marketing Manager's leadership.

Sales And Marketing Intern

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

Improved the company’s social media presence, worked with non-profits and local events to promote the store and help boost sales. Improved the company’s social media presence, worked with non-profits and local events to promote the store and help boost sales.

Fast Food Team Member

• Mar 2016 - Dec 2016