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Lancaster, PA, US

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

As Director, Location & Land Use, my primary focus is helping to define the future focus for the organization across rating systems in projects from interiors to buildings to cities and communities on topics like urban design, land use, location and transportation, and sustainable land use including landscapes.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

As Chief Planner I work within the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development and lead the Bureau of Planning. The Bureau's primary functions include comprehensive planning, land development, historic preservation, zoning, floodplain review, among other tasks. The Chief Planner ensures these programs are kept current and consistent with.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The Senior Planner administers the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, coordinates plan reviews, advises the planning commission, serves as the City's Floodplain Manager, and maintains the historical records of the Bureau.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Responsibilities included writing and managing grants, public outreach on stormwater, graphic design, urban design, assisting the bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, promoting the urban tree program and managing the city tree inventory, supporting the Shade Tree Commission, and building the City's first sustainability program, which includes energy.

City Of Lancaster, PA

• Wrote a 10-year Emerald Ash Borer Tree Management Plan to help mitigate the effects of the pest and mitigate loss of tree canopy and stormwater capture.
• Revised drafts for a new tree ordinance, tree manual, and parking lot ordinance.
• Assisted staff in site reviews for green infrastructure planning.
• Created database of first-flush BMP's.
• Published an article on behalf of the City of Lancaster in PA Municipal League's magazine, the Municipal Reporter, regarding Lancaster's sustainability accomplishments.

816 Buchanan Ave Lancaster PA 17603

As Music Director I coordinate and perform all musical components to worship services and other events. I perform as a singer, pianist, guitarist, and organist, and also schedule additional musicians to create a worship experience that uniquely blends traditional and contemporary worship styles in a manner that is inclusive for all.

Ann Arbor, MI

• Create GIS tools that assist Michigan coastal communities in becoming climate resilient
• Facilitate community meetings in Michigan coastal cities
• Assess ecological vulnerability of coastal communities using storm severity scenarios.
• Prepare Coastal Community Toolkit to assist municipalities with climate change preparedness.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

• Coordinated water and soil sampling with students, faculty, EPA, and USGS at an experimental millstream restoration site.
• Analyzed suspended sediment samples using ICP-OES and grain size analysis and organized data for publication.
• Contributed to a growing body of evidence that reveals the source of sediment and nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.

• Managed the operations and finances of Eastern Market, including 2 staff, several volunteers, and 15 vendors.
• Secured a $100,000 grant from the Wachovia Regional Foundation and a $5,000 farmers market grant from the state of PA.
• Opened an additional low-income Hispanic market, fundraised $2,000, and doubled food stamp sales for one season.
• Created press releases, newsletters, website maintenance, mailing lists, and radio advertisements.

Master Of Urban & Regional Planning, Environmental Planning & Real Estate Development

Graduate Certificate In Real Estate Development, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society