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Portland, ME, US

Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area

Support the strategic direction of the New England Environmental Finance Center and lead programs related to climate resilience and water infrastructure. Work with communities across New England to identify environmental priorities and advance projects to the funding and implementation stage. This includes working with small coastal towns to secure funding.

Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area

Managed climate action planning and community resilience programs; worked directly with municipalities to conduct climate vulnerability and risk assessments, action planning and prioritization, and provide strategic guidance on funding and financing approaches. Oversaw budgets, subawards/contracts, and reporting to federal and state funders.

Provided research and analysis, writing and editing, project management, strategy development, and communications support to client projects related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable urban development, and conservation finance. Projects included Rhode Island’s Three-Year and Annual Energy Efficiency Plans (National Grid); Net Zero Energy.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Received a Valle Scholarship for Scandinavian Exchange to work with Dr. Natalie Gulsrud in the Department of Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen. Investigated best practices for engaging underrepresented populations in green infrastructure planning and management as part of the EU-funded VIVA-PLAN project, a multidisciplinary.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Worked with a human-centered design consultant team to improve IHME data visualization tools for use in evidence-based public health decision making.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Managed multiple research teams, ensuring timely production of population health estimates of child malnutrition and the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. Oversaw data cleaning and analysis, supported interpretation of results, and contributed to peer-reviewed publications. Supervised 5 data analysts; defined responsibilities, monitored.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Managed a global network of over 1,000 partners working in household energy access under the Clean Cooking Alliance. Crafted tools, knowledge products, and webinars to support partner activities. Organized and facilitated stakeholder workshops in Guatemala, synthesizing findings into a national strategy for clean cookstoves and fuels informed by over 100.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Organized observation and learning trips showcasing the work of the Clean Cooking Alliance to high-level donors and UN partners in Ghana and Kenya. Supported the planning and execution of a five day, 500-person international conference, including managing a call for abstracts, supporting agenda development, and organizing local site visits.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Conducted research and prepared policy briefs and memos for senior staff, compiled materials for delegations abroad, and planned events for high-level partnerships.

Master Of Urban Planning, Environmental Planning

Activities and Societies: Tau Sigma Delta National Honor SocietyThesis: A False Promise of Green, Equitable Urban Growth? A Critical.

Bachelor Of Arts, International Affairs, Environmental Studies, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa