Lisa Chen Email & Phone Number

Oakland, CA

Provide research, training, & technical assistance for government agencies, community-based organizations, and health advocates on innovative land use planning and policy strategies to improve public health.

Berkeley, CA

Assisted in the curriculum, grading, and discussion activities for a graduate-level seminar on the intersection of public health & city planning, under the direction of Prof. Jason Corburn.

Reviewed literature and helped develop metrics to evaluate the health impacts of transportation & land use policies. Performed a meta-analysis of the cumulative impacts of traffic pollution on childhood asthma onset. Presented findings at SF Dept of Public Health (Program on Health, Equity & Sustainability) peer review session in June 2011.

Led an interdisciplinary team of students to develop conceptual plans for housing, infrastructure, and community services in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya. Facilitated participatory planning meetings in August 2009 in collaboration with Pamoja Trust and the University of Nairobi, which led to the implementation of our water facilities plan.

Assisted the office director, helping plan special events and conducting research on local policies. Corresponded with constituents and connected them with city services & agencies.

Taught classes & developed curriculum on nutrition, food systems, and garden design in middle & high schools. Collaborated with school staff, managed school gardens, and supervised volunteers. Facilitated day-long training workshop on Garden-Based Education model for school teachers.

Handled community relations and publicity. Developed educational programs on ecology, sustainable architecture, and farming. Authored and illustrated a children’s book.

Mcp/Mph, City & Regional Planning / Public Health (Housing, Community & Economic Development Concentration)

B.A., Architecture