Prior internships with a chamber of commerce and real estate appraisal business showed me the ongoing inequities that many of our communities face today. These inequities led me to pursue a M.S. in urban and regional planning to make a valuable change in public policy. My previous internships, alongside a more current internship with a city government, gave me an increased knowledge of public policy and policy legislation. I work to create equitable communities through planning initiatives like policy and program legislation, housing affordability, community development, and neighborhood services. Keeping myself close to the local, state, and federal level legislative processes allows me to be a continuous learner in the fields of planning and public policy. My effective communication skills of complex social issues make me a valued student and employee.