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Developed a research manuscript arguing for the moral and existential imperative of carbon dioxide removal, assessing the safety and efficacy of enhanced weathering, and how to apply it to achieve negative emissionsConducted literature reviews, interviewed Professor Kirtman for expert elucidation, advised by Professor WanlessDiscussed the safety and efficacy of stratospheric aerosol injection, finding that risks likely outweigh potential benefits, and that CDR and enhanced weathering… Show more Developed a research manuscript arguing for the moral and existential imperative of carbon dioxide removal, assessing the safety and efficacy of enhanced weathering, and how to apply it to achieve negative emissionsConducted literature reviews, interviewed Professor Kirtman for expert elucidation, advised by Professor WanlessDiscussed the safety and efficacy of stratospheric aerosol injection, finding that risks likely outweigh potential benefits, and that CDR and enhanced weathering offer a more curative, less risky approach Show less

Collaborated on the development of an NSF-funded, transformative climate impact modeling project under U-LINK, the University of Miami’s centennial research initiative, addressing critical societal challenges through interdisciplinary researchIncorporated key variables, including groundwater rise, into the Storm Surge Building Vulnerability (SSBV) modelAuthored the SSBV Report, communicating model results to public agencies, informing resilience strategies

GIS Mapping of Sea Level Rise and Flood Risk to Environmentally Hazardous SitesDeveloped a GIS revealing flood and inundation risks to critical infrastructure, Superfund, and industrial sitesUtilized a LiDAR DEM base layer, NOAA sea level rise inundation layers, high tide flooding data, critical infrastructure mapping, and pinpointing of hazardous sites to create flood scenario visualizationsArgued for preemptive remediation to prevent contamination as sea level rise and flooding… Show more GIS Mapping of Sea Level Rise and Flood Risk to Environmentally Hazardous SitesDeveloped a GIS revealing flood and inundation risks to critical infrastructure, Superfund, and industrial sitesUtilized a LiDAR DEM base layer, NOAA sea level rise inundation layers, high tide flooding data, critical infrastructure mapping, and pinpointing of hazardous sites to create flood scenario visualizationsArgued for preemptive remediation to prevent contamination as sea level rise and flooding intensify Show less

Led collaborative research elucidating the limits of present human knowledge on global ice melt, sea level rise, and their prediction, advised by Professor Wanless and additional experts through dialogues and interviewsSought input from, and shared findings with, regional experts, community stakeholders, and public officialsIntegrated both social and environmental science perspectives to outline methods for improving sea level rise risk management in South Florida, summarizing findings… Show more Led collaborative research elucidating the limits of present human knowledge on global ice melt, sea level rise, and their prediction, advised by Professor Wanless and additional experts through dialogues and interviewsSought input from, and shared findings with, regional experts, community stakeholders, and public officialsIntegrated both social and environmental science perspectives to outline methods for improving sea level rise risk management in South Florida, summarizing findings in a two-part research manuscript Show less

Submitted a research-based public comment to the South Florida Water Management District that brought attention to environmental justice issues related to sea level rise-induced flooding in Miami-Dade CountyOutlined engineering and policy solutions, engaged in dialogue with Yitzy Rosenberg and other water managers to discuss the public comment which was adopted

Conducted fact-finding missions, authored research summaries and official policy memos guiding Palm Beach County environmental initiatives, informed long-term planning for sea level rise impactsProduced public-facing website content to raise awareness about climate issues and provide guidance on climate risk preparedness, particularly in relation to hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heatParticipated in educational webinars and meetings with local and state leaders, facilitated inclusive… Show more Conducted fact-finding missions, authored research summaries and official policy memos guiding Palm Beach County environmental initiatives, informed long-term planning for sea level rise impactsProduced public-facing website content to raise awareness about climate issues and provide guidance on climate risk preparedness, particularly in relation to hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heatParticipated in educational webinars and meetings with local and state leaders, facilitated inclusive public input for resilience planning initiatives through stakeholder outreach, created a stakeholder database Show less

Oversaw the development of a FEMA funding-initiated hurricane and storm surge resilient modular housing project on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, an area still scarred by Hurricane KatrinaAssisted in managing the development process, supervised sitework and utilities construction, the construction of pier foundations for surge protection, and the placement and renovation of housing units

Delivered food and supplies to households in an underserved neighborhood in an industrial area in Panama City, Florida following Hurricane MichaelSuccessfully launched a GoFundMe campaign, raising funds for a couple whose roof had been destroyed

Co-developed a business and development plan for an ecolodge in Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve in partnership with an environmental consultant and an ecotourism entrepreneurDelivered presentations of the business plan to private investors in South Florida and the San Francisco Bay Area, attracted EB-5 investment, facilitated site tours, conducted due diligence on the development site

Championed an initiative for the development of an ecovillage called Lovelock, focused on providing sustainable, affordable housing in a Northwest Florida region with a critical workforce housing shortageCollaborated with Yale Master of Architecture students to develop a real estate development proposal centered on sustainable, modular structures for workforce housingPresented the proposal, attracted investment from EB-5 sources and private investors

Drafted a book outline in Adobe InDesign, drawing lessons and examples from the history of urban design to guide resilient urban planning in the face of climate change and other challengesLed charrette meetings to brainstorm and refine concepts for Lovelock, influencing later stages of the project

Measured emissions at gas headers, navigated landfill sites using all-terrain vehicles, assisted in troubleshootingOptimized gas collection systems, transcribed emissions data into Microsoft Excel to ensure compliance with EPA standards for landfill gas emissions, researched regional waste-to-energy plant risks on behalf of company staff