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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

- Provide planning technical assistance to drive engagement, integrate hazard mitigation into community growth decisions, and support plan implementation.- Work closely with federal, state and local governments to promote the implementation of hazard mitigation actions that reduce vulnerability to flood and other natural hazards.- Write and review hazard mitigation plans to determine mitigation planning technical assistance and training needs, as well as conduct activities that promote… Show more - Provide planning technical assistance to drive engagement, integrate hazard mitigation into community growth decisions, and support plan implementation.- Work closely with federal, state and local governments to promote the implementation of hazard mitigation actions that reduce vulnerability to flood and other natural hazards.- Write and review hazard mitigation plans to determine mitigation planning technical assistance and training needs, as well as conduct activities that promote the implementation of mitigation actions.- Conduct mitigation planning training (in person and via webinar) to state, tribal and local governments. - Conduct presentations and support meetings involving external stakeholders.- Provide planning and community engagement support in a variety of community meetings where multi-hazard mapping products and risk assessment tools are updated to accurately show multi-hazard risk based on existing and future development.- Collaborate with internal team members and clients to establish program vision, goals, and implementation strategies.- Assist with the development of scopes of work for projects, including project descriptions, budgets, and schedules.- Provide input to national hazard mitigation projects in coordination with other Michael Baker staff. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

- Form an interdisciplinary team of students, faculty, and community members to plan green stormwater infrastructure design and implementation for the Andrew Hamilton School in West Philadelphia- Map stormwater flow using GIS and use landscaping solutions to retain runoff - Create a space that functions as a stormwater catchment, learning tool for students, food forest, and gathering space for the community- Work with the School District of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Orchard… Show more - Form an interdisciplinary team of students, faculty, and community members to plan green stormwater infrastructure design and implementation for the Andrew Hamilton School in West Philadelphia- Map stormwater flow using GIS and use landscaping solutions to retain runoff - Create a space that functions as a stormwater catchment, learning tool for students, food forest, and gathering space for the community- Work with the School District of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Orchard Project, the Philadelphia Water Department, local consulting and engineering firms, and the Netter Center to implement the school’s vision Show less

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

In this role, I support the Resilience Solutions Group with a variety of tasks, such as: community outreach and engagement, research, policy analysis, planning, report development, presentations, and decision support applications. I engage in the research, planning and development of operational and tactical plans, policies, procedures, and guidance to promote resilience to and mitigation of the full range of natural disasters. Areas of focus for this role include: climate change adaptation… Show more In this role, I support the Resilience Solutions Group with a variety of tasks, such as: community outreach and engagement, research, policy analysis, planning, report development, presentations, and decision support applications. I engage in the research, planning and development of operational and tactical plans, policies, procedures, and guidance to promote resilience to and mitigation of the full range of natural disasters. Areas of focus for this role include: climate change adaptation, sea level rise, extreme heat, forecasting, hazard mitigation planning, demographic and economic analysis, as well as research and planning primarily related to Federal agencies, Cooperating Technical Partners, state agencies, and local communities. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

In this position, my focus was to:- Determine the most impactful sites for future installations of green roofs on the University of Pennsylvania's campus- Create a triple bottom line cost-benefit analysis for each site- Identify community partners, source materials, and financing for sustainable green roofing technology- Develop high-quality reports for internal and external audiences

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

- Develop an interactive GIS map of Southwestern Pennsylvanian watershed resource stakeholders- Support the research coordinator in identifying sources of watershed-related data and data tools- Assist with the development of materials for, and implementation of, a Pennsylvania Water Leadership Incubator Series- Identify community partners in West Philadelphia to implement watershed-wide conservation and stakeholder engagement strategies

Greater Seattle Area

In this role, I managed all growing operations for a family-owned vegetable farm in a sustainable hydroponic facility. I spearheaded a zero-waste initiative which generated 500+ pounds of produce for a local food bank and 1000+ pounds of livestock feed for local farmers in its first year, trialed and experimented with new varieties and methodologies, managed the production schedule, monitored water quality and plant health and made necessary adjustments to the growing environment and nutrient… Show more In this role, I managed all growing operations for a family-owned vegetable farm in a sustainable hydroponic facility. I spearheaded a zero-waste initiative which generated 500+ pounds of produce for a local food bank and 1000+ pounds of livestock feed for local farmers in its first year, trialed and experimented with new varieties and methodologies, managed the production schedule, monitored water quality and plant health and made necessary adjustments to the growing environment and nutrient provision systems, provided weekly reports to the farm owner, accommodated specific customer needs and requests, recorded measurements of the greenhouse environment, managed and resolved emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, and coordinated with the production and delivery team to ensure a seamless delivery of produce to customers. Show less

Langley, Wa

In my seasonal role as the sole Good Cheer farm and garden apprentice, I helped to manage all aspects of an intensive organic growing operation on 1.6 acres. Working with a manager and a dedicated team of volunteers, we produced over 12,000 lbs of organic produce per year in order to provide high quality organic food to homeless and low-income families, while creating zero food waste. All produce was given directly to the on-site food bank or to local public school cafeterias.My duties… Show more In my seasonal role as the sole Good Cheer farm and garden apprentice, I helped to manage all aspects of an intensive organic growing operation on 1.6 acres. Working with a manager and a dedicated team of volunteers, we produced over 12,000 lbs of organic produce per year in order to provide high quality organic food to homeless and low-income families, while creating zero food waste. All produce was given directly to the on-site food bank or to local public school cafeterias.My duties included volunteer coordination and management, crop planning and rotation, working with the food bank and kitchen managers to provide the highest quality produce to food bank clients, grant writing, outreach, budgeting, day-to-day farm labor, gleaning program participation, vermiculture management, and infrastructural development. Show less

Worldwide

My work with WWOOF took me to a sprout farm in West Virginia; a vineyard in Utah; an urban farm in California; an aquaponics farm in Hawaii; a permaculture forest in New Zealand; an orchard in Malaysia, and a farm school in Thailand. Because of this, I have learned to work with a diverse array of both cultures and farming methods.The needs of each farm were varied, and so my functions spanned a wide array of different tasks, including volunteer management, social media management… Show more My work with WWOOF took me to a sprout farm in West Virginia; a vineyard in Utah; an urban farm in California; an aquaponics farm in Hawaii; a permaculture forest in New Zealand; an orchard in Malaysia, and a farm school in Thailand. Because of this, I have learned to work with a diverse array of both cultures and farming methods.The needs of each farm were varied, and so my functions spanned a wide array of different tasks, including volunteer management, social media management, farmers market and CSA sales, permaculture design, planting, harvest, soil remediation, web design, weeding, pruning, grafting, cooking, animal husbandry, farm tours, transplanting, use of various power tools and farm equipment, construction, and more. Show less

Raleigh, Nc

NCMHCO offers resources, support, and peer-run healing strategies for adults living with mental illness. My responsibilities included grant writing, creative fundraising, facilitating Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training sessions, membership account/database management, website maintenance, event planning, LGBTQIAP community outreach, managing a quarterly newsletter with a 2,000+ person audience, and Spanish-language support for adults living with mental illness.

Saint Paul, Mn

At TakeAction Minnesota I was part of a team that worked to create social, racial, and economic equality throughout the state of Minnesota. My duties included fundraising and raising awareness to support progressive causes statewide, as well as training new canvass recruits on effective fundraising strategies.Prominent victories included passing Ban The Box legislation, creating a state health exchange that puts people first, and the defeat of both the Anti-Marriage Amendment and the… Show more At TakeAction Minnesota I was part of a team that worked to create social, racial, and economic equality throughout the state of Minnesota. My duties included fundraising and raising awareness to support progressive causes statewide, as well as training new canvass recruits on effective fundraising strategies.Prominent victories included passing Ban The Box legislation, creating a state health exchange that puts people first, and the defeat of both the Anti-Marriage Amendment and the Voter Restriction Amendment. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

Worked with a small business owner and artist to increase sales at shows. Started as a top sales associate under time constraints and proficiency requirements, worked with team members to enhance overall sales capabilities, managed large cash, check, and credit transactions, organized and prepared warehouse for upcoming sales events. Moved up to assisting with creative decision-making and leading teams of 2 to 5 people during events.

Booked, budgeted, and hung shows. Advertised for events using print and social media. Organized and coordinated several multimedia shows and a broad spectrum of arts-related events. Worked with a co-manager to brainstorm ideas for new exhibits and events, then collaborated with student artists to make those ideas happen.

Arlington, Va

Transcribed oral history interviews of U.S. officials who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Organized transcriptions into a database for public view. Compiled and organized country-specific excerpts from interviews with retired U.S. diplomats and ambassadors.

Hirakata City, Osaka, Japan

Provided English language training for elderly Japanese individuals. Designed courses, created exciting and engaging ways for students to get involved in learning English, and led classroom discussions. Facilitated English conversation while providing Japanese-language explanations of concepts and grammar points.

National Harbor, Md

Organized and maintained an online artwork database and merchandise shop. Created customized profiles for artists and upcoming events, photographed and catalogued artwork, and created social media profiles for the gallery. Assisted with hanging shows and with fundraising at gallery events.

Masters, City Planning

Masters, Environmental Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: The Queer Voice Coalition, TransAction

Education record

Activities and Societies: Kansai Gaidai Gay-Straight Alliance (Co-Founder)

Education record