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Milwaukie, Oregon, United States

Milwaukie, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

-Managed team of analysts responsible for bureau-wide strategic performance monitoring and analysis.-Facilitated data-driven "stat sessions" with senior leadership to inform strategic decision making.-Developed and maintained dashboards for tracking PBOT's impact on priority adopted goals and outcomes, including equity, climate, safety, asset management and mobility metrics. -Coordinated and monitored implementation of PBOT's 5-year Strategic Plan. -Fostered a performance culture through transparent communication with staff at all levels, including delivery of workshops, presentations, written reports, and interactive digital tools. -Worked with managers across bureau to identify sector-specific performance measures, targets and goals, craft project-level evaluation strategies, and use data to tell their team's story. -Gathered and analyzed program performance and budget data as part of PBOT's annual performance-based budgeting cycle. -Co-project managed development of a Transportation Justice framework for embedding equity and anti-racism into PBOT operations and services.

Portland, Oregon Area

-Advised the City of Portland as it implements transportation and energy-related carbon reduction strategies through the American Cities Climate Challenge.-Helped accelerate and deepen Portland's climate action efforts, providing technical, communications and project management support.-Led stakeholder engagement around City-wide transportation emissions reduction projects and programs.-Served as liaison to broader Climate Challenge network of partners, experts and 24 other participating cities.

Portland, Oregon Area

-Developed and implemented dozens of community engagement strategies to support planning efforts at the federal, state, regional and local level. -Advanced critical policy conversations in the housing, land use, transportation, energy and natural resources sectors as a facilitator, researcher and public participation consultant. -Managed complex project scopes and contracts worth more than $250,000 in total, delivering work on time and within budget. -Led diverse consultant teams, managing project staff and ensuring high-level quality control. -Fostered collaboration and built connections with 50+ regional content experts and decision makers.-Championed and implemented inclusive, equitable engagement practices that elevate traditionally underrepresented voices. -Analyzed more than 20,000 public comments and survey responses, communicating themes to guide program improvement.

Portland, Oregon Area

-Managed operations to support fast-moving, dynamic public engagement consulting office. -Aligned Portland operations with company-wide values and systems, while fostering a collaborative, unique Portland culture.-Organized staff meetings and events to facilitate knowledge exchange and build camaraderie. -Coordinated and respond to office technology, supply, space and functionality needs.

Portland, Oregon Area

Supported public engagement projects supporting federal, state and local agencies in the housing, transportation and energy sectors. Specific project work included:- Research and data analysis on community concerns around infill housing development in Portland- Facilitation and outreach support for several multi-state transmission line projects through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental review process- Strategic communications support for a new regional transit service targeting locals and tourists- Outreach and event coordination support related to major construction projects in Portland's downtown core

Portland, Oregon Area

-Coordinated key project efforts, including data management, event planning, and meeting logistics. -Conducted research to inform public engagement strategies and developed mastery of demographic analysis tools. -Developed keen understanding of public engagement principles and core values.

London, United Kingdom

-Supported a dynamic public policy think thank specializing in economic, planning and housing research.-Managed research projects on urban social and economic policy issues and presented findings to public and private sector clients, including many London councils. -Planned and managed events of varying scales to engage diverse stakeholders and facilitate knowledge exchange and policy impact. -Managed year-long project series on London’s housing crisis and delivery of public-facing outputs, including an interactive website (lselondonhousing.org), short films and blogs. -Provided key administrative support including note taking, scheduling, office organization, editing and social media management.LSE London research publications: http://www.lse.ac.uk/geographyAndEnvironment/research/london/research.aspxHousing in London: Addressing the Supply Crisis webpage: http://lselondonhousing.org/

London, United Kingdom

-Wrote original, non-fiction passages for UKCAT and IELTS exam prep materials.-Designed exam questions based on the passages and completed thorough explanatory answer guides. -Met tight deadlines and worked independently, self-assigning topics and managing personal workload. -Exercised creative thinking and strove to understand needs of young test takers.

-Researched and analyzed economic, ethnographic, cultural, and spatial trends in the London neighborhood of Tulse Hill for Lambeth Council. -Worked with five LSE peers on the composition of an evaluative report for the Council. -Presented findings and a proposed regeneration strategy to the Council and local residents in June 2014.

London, United Kingdom

-Assessed resident values of historic conservation and perceptions of planning regulation in London neighborhoods for a project led by Dr. Nancy Holman and Dr. Gabriel Ahlfeldt. -Conducted in-person interviews, requiring thorough note taking, recording of data, and presentation to principal researchers.

Evaluated video index and identified correlations with common teacher evaluation frameworks (including Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching, Robert Marzano's Teacher Evaluation Rubric, and Common Core State Standards). Assisted senior team members with marketing and production projects. Provided administrative assistance.

Facilitated hour-long conferences assisting peers with university writing assignments from all disciplines. Tutored students at all stages of the writing process and evaluate argument, clarity, style, and organization.

Evaluated video stock for content and quality. Organized film index by various professional frameworks, tagging videos for easy search access. Beta tested various features of the website (teachingchannel.org), providing feedback and presenting recommendations to supervisors.

Organized weeklong staff development conference at Hofstra University for 450 individuals. Communicated with vendors, services, and personnel regarding upcoming events and functions. Gained experience in strategic problem solving, event organization, and curriculum development.

Master Of Science (Ms), Regional And Urban Planning Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Social Studies

Visiting Students Programme, St. Catherine'S College, History And Politics