I lead projects and design policies to enhance the lives of Jersey City residents, with a strong emphasis on community outreach and building public trust. By elevating youth voices and prioritizing education, I strive to empower the next generation and ensure their perspectives shape our initiatives. I also advocate for climate justice, integrating sustainable practices into our strategies to create a more equitable and resilient community. Through data analytics, I inform decision-making and drive impactful change that resonates with those we serve.

As an advisory board member, I focus on enhancing and supporting community programming in music, art, and education at Canco Park. I collaborate with local non-profits to develop initiatives that foster creative engagement and learning opportunities for residents. Additionally, I serve as a local stormwater representative, working with regional organizations to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices. My efforts include organizing community events that connect art and education, while ensuring our programs resonate with the diverse needs of an underserved community.

Founded and led a non-profit dedicated to restoring Canco Park as a native urban wildlife oasis and educational pollinator habitat. Spearheaded environmental education programming, community events, and volunteer initiatives, while successfully securing public and private grants. Collaborated with Jersey City government and community partners to address local needs and enhance neighborhood improvements. Developed partnerships with schools to utilize the park for STEAM-based outdoor learning, created customized field trips, and managed marketing and social media campaigns. Additionally, researched innovative flooding solutions and organized successful community events, including the First Annual Jersey City Plant Swap and Garden Tour.Organized a team to develop specialty garden and environmental education, entertainment, community, andevents programming.

As an Advisory Committee Member for GreenerJC, I focus on advancing our mission to promote a sustainable future for Jersey City through community engagement and education. I advocate for waste and energy reduction initiatives and support sustainable development efforts that empower residents to take action. My role includes facilitating partnerships to enhance urban greenspace and wildlife habitat restoration, promoting connectivity among Jersey City's green spaces. I am dedicated to creating educational programs that foster awareness and participation in sustainability practices, ultimately inspiring community involvement and driving impactful environmental change.

As a Trustee at Large for GreenerJC, I actively contributed to our mission of promoting a sustainable future for Jersey City. My work focused on advocating for waste and energy reduction through community outreach and educational initiatives, supporting sustainable development efforts, and facilitating partnerships that enhance community resilience in the face of global climate change. I promoted community building, wildlife habitat restoration, and green education to strengthen connectivity among Jersey City's green spaces. Additionally, I implemented green infrastructure and sustainability practices aimed at increasing resilience and fostering a stronger, more vibrant Jersey City. Through these efforts, I aimed to inspire community engagement and drive impactful environmental change.

I co-founded the Hudson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey, a state and nationally recognized organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation, protection, and study of New Jersey's native flora. In this role, I work to advance our mission of making native plants accessible and familiar to Hudson County residents. Our efforts aim to create greenways that support wildlife migration and mitigate the effects of climate change. Through community engagement and educational initiatives, I strive to foster a deeper understanding of the importance of native plants in our local ecosystem while connecting people with nature and each other growing community and caring.

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Here’s a LinkedIn section for your experience with the Jersey City Parks Coalition:---I actively supported the mission of the Jersey City Parks Coalition to empower residents in developing, renovating, and maintaining their community parks and open spaces. This work aimed to revitalize neighborhoods and enhance community well-being while promoting native habitats and wildlife. In response to the pandemic, I created the JCPC Birds of Prey and Nature Journaling Programs, which provided free, safe, nature-based educational programming accessible to all wards in Jersey City. These initiatives continue to thrive, facilitated by various park steward groups. Additionally, I played a key role in planning and implementing Native Pollinator Support Gardens within member parks, further enriching our local ecosystem and fostering community engagement.

As a member of the JC START Committee, I actively supported a non-profit community group dedicated to advocating for green infrastructure and sustainable practices that enhance water resources. I focused on increasing community engagement and awareness around water resource issues and solutions to improve quality of life. My role involved assisting the government in maximizing the use of green infrastructure on both private and public land, promoting the development and implementation of demonstration projects aimed at enhancing resiliency to flooding. Through these efforts, I contributed to creating more resilient spaces in Jersey City.