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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Engages with local governments, stakeholders, and domestic donors as a program manager of ICMA's portfolio of funded technical assistance programs. Currently managing ICMA's work on the National Brownfields Training Conference, CityHealth Dashboard, and an array of business development activities

Hilton Head, Sc

Led the “Our Future” initiative, the town’s long range planning process, ensuring that residents, business owners, local institutions, and community stakeholders have a voice in future decision making processes.

Oversaw the design and launch of the Department of Energy funded SolSmart program, a national designation and technical assistance program that helps local governments reduce barriers to solar energy adoption and recognizes them for their efforts to provide clean energy to residents.Managed the ICMA Sustainable Communities Advisory Committee.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for the U.S. Department of Energy funded SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership through the management of a $5 million budget, dynamic project team staff, and the execution of a variety of educational and metric-oriented goals.Assisted in the management of a $1.2 million cooperative agreement funded by the U.S. EPA to develop the National Brownfields Training Conference with the organization of over 25 educational sessions development for local governments, the coordination of mobile workshops, travel scholarships and other key components.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted in the management of the corporate partnership program through partner communications, financial tracking, and meeting expectationsManaged a track of 14 solution-oriented sessions, which highlight case studies of local governments that have overcome challenges through innovative public-private partnerships

Served as daytime proctor for student athletic study hall facilities

Served as an assistant to the Director through working on Department sponsored events, acquiring business sponsorships for sports and facilities, and communicating with the public.

Master Of Public Policy And Administration, Public Policy & Administration

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), MSU Graduate Student Association

Lead Program - Uva'S Senior Executive Institute (Sei)

LEAD is a 1-week intensive program run several times throughout the year. It complements the Senior Executive Institute (SEI).

Political Science, Minor In Leadership Studies

Activities and Societies: American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), MSU Student Association, MSU Habitat for Humanity, Delta.

Education record

The City Managers’ Design Academy (CMDA) is a three-day program conducted by the American Architectural Foundation. During the CMDA, up.