Experience

The Alliance for Metropolitan Stability

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Advocate

  • Jul 2019 - Present

• Board Member

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2019



City of Saint Paul

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planning Commissioner

  • Jul 2020 - Present



City of Minneapolis

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Residential & Real Estate Development Intern

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) | Housing Policy and Development- performed comparative analysis of development assistance programs across the U.S. to inform Missing Middle Development Assistance pilot program- created training presentation and materials for local developers participating in Minneapolis Homes program (materials included hypothetical pro-formas, disbursement forms, loan/draw requisition forms, AIA documentation)- completed an analysis of 500+ vacant city lots for future land use recommendation- performed comparative analysis of regional contract-for-deed programs to inform program development- supported Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) closeout process for HUD and MHFA- performed due diligence on tax-forfeited parcels for city purchase- assist in application intake and underwriting of owner-occupied rehabilitation loans- designed posters highlighting Green Homes North program for 2019 International Making Cities Livable Design Award (finalist, winner announced June 2019)



Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers

• United States
• Housing and Community Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Policy Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  - assisted in convening 45+ organizational members of the Make Homes Happen (MHH) coalition to advocate for $50 million in local, dedicated funding for housing production, preservation and tenant protections- as co-lead for MHH communications team: crafted messaging, narratives and op-eds regarding the need for housing, designed campaign materials- as lead for MHH field team, built relationships with housing advocacy groups, expanded coalition membership, planned and led successful events engaging 200+ residents in advocacy efforts- conducted qualitative and quantitative research on potential municipal funding sources for housing- conducted qualitative research on perceptions of the community development field involving interviews with MCCD board members, partners and funders



Hope Community, Inc.

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Real Estate Intern

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  - supported asset management staff, architect and general contractor to prepare for rehabilitation of scattered-site permanent supportive housing in Hope's real estate portfolio- completed loan closing paperwork for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Met Council, Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis (SHPO, tenant relocation plan, energy rebate analysis, Enterprise Green Communities Criteria, etc.)



Welcome Home Coalition

• Community Organizer & Communications Associate

  • Sep 2016 - May 2017

  - Created and implemented a communications strategy for the coalition that educates and engages 150+ member organizations- Fostered growth of leadership programs to expand community involvement in coalition activities- Facilitated community leadership events and workshops to encourage and empower civic engagement in housing issues- Assisted in the successful implementation of communications and field plans for Measure 26-179 (Yes for Affordable Homes campaign) during the November 2016 election, resulting in $250+ million investments in affordable housing for the City of Portland- Supporting member of the Oregon Inclusionary Zoning Coalition, which led the movement to pass the City of Portland's Inclusionary Housing Zoning Code



Multnomah County Health Department

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Public Health Advisory Board Member

  • Sep 2015 - May 2017

  - Advised public health leadership in policy development, budget, data reports, community health improvement plan, public health strategic plan, and emerging public health issues- Provided input on work related to reducing health inequities and improving population health in Multnomah County



Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Institute

• Steering Committee Member

  • Jun 2015 - May 2017

  - Provided input regarding leadership program design- Participated in recruitment and selection of fellows- Guided the implementation of program workshops- Evaluated quality and sustainability of program



Oregon State University Department of Recreational Sports

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  - Communicate and advance department vision for marketing, including short-term and long-term program goals to ensure alignment with campus wellness initiatives and department values- Manage the Department of Recreational Sports brand- Create performance goals and support professional development of graphic design team- Monitor and analyze fiscal data to project year-end spending- Coordinate a quarterly promotion plan to meet the collective outcomes of multiple program areas and services- Develop and sustain working relationships with campus cultural centers to encourage involvement and engagement of emerging majority populations- Work collaboratively within the Division of Student Affairs to ensure alignment with and contribution to co-curricular messaging for student success and well-being

• Nutrition Educator

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2015



Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Institute Fellow

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2015



Oregon State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach Team Supervisor

  • May 2012 - Jun 2014



Upstream Public Health

• United States
• Public Health
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health Equity Intern

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013