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Redwood City, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

- Assist the professor with a class of 16 graduate students taking URBP 204 Quantitative Methods- Help students with urban research design, statistical research tools, and survey research

Orinda, California, United States

-Reviewed over 50 discretionary and ministerial permit applications-Investigated dozens of potential code violations and worked to ensure code compliance-Responded to inquiries related to zoning code, applications, and plan check procedures-Ensured compliance of waste management plans-Used ArcGIS Pro to produce public notification maps

-Conducted a transportation study at Big Basin Redwoods State Park-Collected 32 hours of parking utilization data as well as vehicle direction and queuing data-Analyzed data to support the design of a new shuttle program

San Jose, California, United States

-Coordinated tree plantings for San Jose residents in collaboration with city arborists-Utilized GIS analysis to identify and engage communities in highest need of trees and tree services-Educated the community on the importance of, and how to maintain, a healthy urban forest-Organized and coached hundreds of volunteers during large community plantings-Converted grass lawns to drought-tolerant lawns; helping to conserve 31 gallons of water per square foot per month-Propagated trees and shrubs at Our City Forest's nursery-Took care of trees throughout Santa Clara County-Collaborated with Valley Transportation Authority and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition to create a tree-protected bicycle lane for Viva Calle event

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

-Planned and implemented fun, hands-on lessons for small and large groups of students-Met with school administrators to develop new and improved in-school programs-Trained new teachers on curriculum and new technology-Created and ran the organization’s first sustainability-focused summer program-Kept inventory of hundreds of STEM material kits as well as detailed descriptions of past programs

Meriden, Connecticut, United States

-Led groups of 10-25 middle school and high school students through various team-building activities-Encouraged students to reflect on the activities and draw connections with everyday situations

Meriden, Connecticut, United States

-Developed relationships with members of Liberty Street Garden to build trust and strengthen community-Sparked children’s interest in agriculture, science, nutrition, and improving their community-Mentored at-risk youth; developing plans to meet their academic, career, and personal goals

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

-Increased notoriety of start-up non-profit by winning the 2014 Philly doGooder Award, becoming a semi-finalist of the Echoing Green Fellowship and securing donations to build an aquaponic system in the Dominican Republic-Researched, drafted and submitted grant proposals; persuasively communicating our mission to potential funders-Motivated and trained new grant writers to ensure they had the support and resources needed

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

-Collaborated with local university students and community members to grow food and community in under-resourced neighborhoods in North Philadelphia-Planted, landscaped, composted as well as created handicap accessible planters on multiple community gardens-Connected the ideas of the organization and community leaders during community meetings

Glenside, Pennsylvania, United States

-Welcomed international students to campus-Provided peer mentorship and organized events for students.-Mentored 24 high school students from China during a summer immersion experience at Arcadia

Master'S Degree, Urban Planning

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Urban Planning

Activities and Societies: Minor in Sustainability

Certificate, Geographic Information Science

GIS 205 Geographic Information Science I GIS 211 Geographic Information Science II GIS 311 Geographic Information Science III GIS 494 GIS.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International/Global Studies

Activities and Societies: Minor in Spanish; Environmental Network; Puro Ritmo Latin Dance Club

Semester Abroad

Studied Environmental Science, Spanish Language and Islamic Culture

Semester Abroad

Studied Political Science, Peace and Conflict, Inequality and Development, and International Institutions