Integral member of a small, fast-paced urban design and planning studio working on a diverse portfolio of design / land use / transportation projects including development code audits and updates, placemaking designs, complete streets and active transportation implementation plans. • Managed project budgets and schedules to keep projects moving forward and complete tasks on time and on budget.• Produced high quality, concise writing and analysis, including research on existing conditions, development code analyses, and community engagement plans.• Tailored deliverables to client needs, referencing best practices in housing choices, multi-modal transportation, community engagement, and quality urban design.

Nine-month public service fellowship through PSU Hatfield School of Government to attract leaders with Masters Degrees to work in public agencies in Oregon. Completed Tri-annual Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment for the Commission.• Engaged agency staff, leadership and clients to produce a holistic assessment of gaps in vocational and support services for Oregonians with vision loss. • Applied best practices in equitable community engagement to reach agency participants through detailed interviews, focus groups and public forums.

Worked for Center on Assets, Education and Inclusion preparing research briefs and performing data analysis on asset building strategies to address the racial wealth gap.

Conducted an in-depth survey on housing and health during 10-week internship.

Coordinated portfolio of programs serving 600+ individuals and families throughout greater Austin, including CommunityTHRIVE, Learn Where You Earn and Financial Empowerment Bootcamps.

Designed and implemented new adult education curriculum with Texas Client Empowerment Corps at the San Antonio Food Bank.