Building Energy Exchange KC (BE-Ex KC) is an initiative of Climate Action KC and works in coordination with the Kansas City Regional Climate Action Plan’s effort to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for all buildings by 2040. As the first executive director, I have engaged with hundreds of private and public stakeholders to develop financial and technical tools to transform our local real estate market towards high-performance, low-carbon buildings. I lead workshops, webinars… Show more Building Energy Exchange KC (BE-Ex KC) is an initiative of Climate Action KC and works in coordination with the Kansas City Regional Climate Action Plan’s effort to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for all buildings by 2040. As the first executive director, I have engaged with hundreds of private and public stakeholders to develop financial and technical tools to transform our local real estate market towards high-performance, low-carbon buildings. I lead workshops, webinars, and site tours to educate building owners and decision-makers about the science and financial strategy to move towards net zero and connect them to service providers and incentive programs. I also co-lead the Rising Trades program which equips diverse construction firms with the resources and strategy they need for plugging into emerging markets in sustainability. Working with the Mid-America Regional Council (www.marc.org), I partnered on several federal funding opportunities via IRA & IIJA to create an approach to technical assistance, working capital, and workforce training required to achieve this mission. This included working extensively with national and local partners on strategies related to the GHG Reduction Fund and Climate Pollution Reduction Implementation Grants. BE-Ex KC works with national partners that include BE-Ex NYC, BE-Ex St. Louis, Building Innovation Hub DC, Building Energy Resource Hub Chicago, Elevate Energy, The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and the Institute for Market Transformation. Show less

Serving a leadership role in a newly emerging firm, I managed staffing, business development, and led multiple projects as we grew substantially in the first few years of business. I am proud of the work we accomplished in my time including being recognized as AIA KC's 2019 Firm of the Year and KC Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Top 10 small businesses.Barney Allis Plaza & Garage Redevelopment | Kansas City, MOOwner’s Representative for City of Kansas City, MissouriApprox. $100… Show more Serving a leadership role in a newly emerging firm, I managed staffing, business development, and led multiple projects as we grew substantially in the first few years of business. I am proud of the work we accomplished in my time including being recognized as AIA KC's 2019 Firm of the Year and KC Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Top 10 small businesses.Barney Allis Plaza & Garage Redevelopment | Kansas City, MOOwner’s Representative for City of Kansas City, MissouriApprox. $100 million project cost.Served as the project lead and main point of contact for a feasibility study exploring the redevelopment of a 3.5 acre plaza and 1,000 car underground parking garage.BLVD Lofts, LIHTC Multi-family Housing | Kansas City, KansasProject Manager/Architect, Prairie Fire Development Group$7 million project cost. With Prairie Fire, I served as project manager for several other LIHTC projects in Midwest region.KCATA Office Headquarters | Kansas City, MissouriProject Manager/Architect, KC Area Transit Authority$3 million project cost. Led the early design studies to renovate KCATA’s office headquarters for administrative and transit staff.Henrion Hall Master Plan | Wichita, KansasProject Manager/Architect, Wichita State University$11 Million project costAn intensive programming study working with five fine arts disciplines to plan their occupation of an existing building. The multi-phase master plan took into account the sensitive needs of “clean” and “dirty” art production, collaborative space, and re-branding the building as a campus destination for creative activity. Show less

Focusing on collaborative work and educational environments, I served as Project Architect for multiple major renovation projects in the Blue Valley School District. I also served as Project Architect for three additional buildings for Deanna Rose Farmstead and various commercial tenant improvements. In addition to my role as an architect, I also served a marketing and business development role developing proposals, presentations, and fostering partnerships within the design and civic… Show more Focusing on collaborative work and educational environments, I served as Project Architect for multiple major renovation projects in the Blue Valley School District. I also served as Project Architect for three additional buildings for Deanna Rose Farmstead and various commercial tenant improvements. In addition to my role as an architect, I also served a marketing and business development role developing proposals, presentations, and fostering partnerships within the design and civic community. [In November 2016, Momenta was acquired by DLR Group. I continued to work with Blue Valley Schools and Deanna Rose Farmstead during my 6 month stay at DLR Group.] Show less

Working part-time as a freelance contractor while caring for my young son, I provided architectural services, LEED consultation services, commercial development marketing, and urban design consultation to clients in the Kansas City and New York area.

Gillham Park Row, 23-unit apartments in Historic Hyde Park, Completed January 2015Working with Urban Coeur Properties, I managed and produced design development and construction drawings and assisted in construction administration. We worked with local residents to appeal to the design sensibilities of this historic neighborhood while also catering to the modern desires of potential young residents.Kansas City, MO Neighborhood Action Plans: Neighborhood Planning and Community… Show more Gillham Park Row, 23-unit apartments in Historic Hyde Park, Completed January 2015Working with Urban Coeur Properties, I managed and produced design development and construction drawings and assisted in construction administration. We worked with local residents to appeal to the design sensibilities of this historic neighborhood while also catering to the modern desires of potential young residents.Kansas City, MO Neighborhood Action Plans: Neighborhood Planning and Community EngagementSix targeted plans for Westside, areas surrounding East Patrol, Manheim Park, Monarch Manor, Santa Fe, and N. Jackson neighborhoods. We worked with community leaders and held neighborhood meetings to gather input on needs for home improvement and surrounding infrastructure. In order to acquire H.U.D. funding, these six documents served as a directive for improving each neighborhood within the next year and beyond based on the desire of community members. In addition to producing many of the graphics and writing for each document, I participated and led several community meetings and managed communication with other members of the team. Show less

Architect and Company Operations Coordinator for a design-build firm specializing in sustainably-designed historic homes.

Assistant project manager for a high-end residential architecture firm. (Contract-position)

Junior Architect at a high-end residential firm specializing in historic and modern home design in New York City and the Hamptons.