Manage and oversee the public engagement strategies for capital investment projects at Philadelphia's city owned parks, recreation centers, and libraries as part of a major mayoral investment in public spaces known as Rebuild PHL. 72 design and construction projects were allocated funds from major donors and the Philadelphia Sugary Drink Tax, totaling roughly $500 million.Oversee and support nonprofit real estate development partners and engagement consulting firms in hosting community… Show more Manage and oversee the public engagement strategies for capital investment projects at Philadelphia's city owned parks, recreation centers, and libraries as part of a major mayoral investment in public spaces known as Rebuild PHL. 72 design and construction projects were allocated funds from major donors and the Philadelphia Sugary Drink Tax, totaling roughly $500 million.Oversee and support nonprofit real estate development partners and engagement consulting firms in hosting community events to ensure community voices are heard and incorporated with each project's design processes. Scopes vary by community and site specific needs, and project budgets range from $2 million to $20 million. Ensure alignment of assigned Rebuild projects with strategic goals for multiple city departments such as Parks and Recreation, The Free Library, Indego Bike Share, Philadelphia Water Department and Percent for Art. Show less

Support OnePA organizers in the daily use of the voter and membership database NGP VAN and EveryAction, through regular trainings, onboarding new employees, and video tutorials. Assist with reports and data extraction. Monitor and analyze the information to evaluate overall performance and discover ways of enhancing public engagement. Troubleshoot data-related issues and authorize maintenance or modifications. Manage relationships with data and technology vendors, and other data… Show more Support OnePA organizers in the daily use of the voter and membership database NGP VAN and EveryAction, through regular trainings, onboarding new employees, and video tutorials. Assist with reports and data extraction. Monitor and analyze the information to evaluate overall performance and discover ways of enhancing public engagement. Troubleshoot data-related issues and authorize maintenance or modifications. Manage relationships with data and technology vendors, and other data thought partners. Coordinate with senior staff to ensure that online engagement aligns with One PA’s broader strategy, particularly with close coordination on issue campaigns, and political and organizing teams.Support the Philadelphia office remotely with logistics for meetings, travel, retreats, etc. Support the 2020 Presidential Election Canvass Team with material needs in the field (print materials, uniforms, snacks, and water) as well as event planning logistics for GOTV food truck events. Backup HR support for explaining and tracking employee benefits and programs. Show less

Organizing communities in Pittsburgh and nearby suburbs to call for increased accountability and affordability from municipal water agencies as a member of the Our Water Campaign. Informed residents of East Pittsburgh and local community groups about the development of a fracking well pad at the US Steel Edgar Thomson Works and was part of a coalition that used zoning rules to halt plans for its construction. Supported and helped strategize with residents of Clairton, PA to… Show more Organizing communities in Pittsburgh and nearby suburbs to call for increased accountability and affordability from municipal water agencies as a member of the Our Water Campaign. Informed residents of East Pittsburgh and local community groups about the development of a fracking well pad at the US Steel Edgar Thomson Works and was part of a coalition that used zoning rules to halt plans for its construction. Supported and helped strategize with residents of Clairton, PA to confront the Allegheny County Health Department and political officials who bear public responsibility for air pollution from US Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. Used my journalism background to partner with the environmental organization Mothers Out Front on a series of interviews with mothers throughout the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh on the daily impact of oil and gas industry activity. Hosted meetings with OnePA Members to discuss larger organizational campaign strategies, discuss new environmental justice issues. Show less

Developed initiatives to make bike share a more equitable transportation resource in Pittsburgh neighborhoods where biking infrastructure is beginning to evolve. Recruited and trained Healthy Ride (now Pogoh Bike Share) Community Ambassadors, who were focused in key neighborhoods. Ambassadors were passionate community leaders tasked with organizing group bike rides and activities in their neighborhoods to promote safe biking and show community members new ways to use the Healthy Ride… Show more Developed initiatives to make bike share a more equitable transportation resource in Pittsburgh neighborhoods where biking infrastructure is beginning to evolve. Recruited and trained Healthy Ride (now Pogoh Bike Share) Community Ambassadors, who were focused in key neighborhoods. Ambassadors were passionate community leaders tasked with organizing group bike rides and activities in their neighborhoods to promote safe biking and show community members new ways to use the Healthy Ride system. Attended (RCO) community meetings and events on behalf of Healthy Ride to discuss the details of an expansion of 125 bike stations throughout the city. Served as liaison to the city and partner organizations within the service area. Gathered feedback on what communities think of bike share, and worked with local officials at Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure as well as City Council members, to move the station expansion process forward. Show less

Producing a documentary project focused on the pace of development in Pittsburgh, by looking at one neglected or abandoned property at a time and telling its history from the perspective community members.

Digital/social media strategistSound board operator for the 90.5 WESA live call-in talk show “Essential Pittsburgh” since the daily program began in 2012. Identify quality live guests, sound gathering for features, audio editing with Adobe Audition, managing digital and social media postings after each show. Sharing the stories of fellow Pittsburghers as the region evolves, with a focus on urban sustainability, technological innovation and social justice.

As Freelance Production Assistant for “Growing A Greener World,” a PBS TV program focused on organic gardening, green living and farm-to-table cookingI researched & pre-interviewed potential guests — such as the experts and wildlife enthusiasts in an episode on native species gardening in Austin, TX I managed travel schedules for the show hosts & filming crew.I also assisted the camera crew in the field while shooting in Washington D.C. & at Rodale Institute, the home of organic… Show more As Freelance Production Assistant for “Growing A Greener World,” a PBS TV program focused on organic gardening, green living and farm-to-table cookingI researched & pre-interviewed potential guests — such as the experts and wildlife enthusiasts in an episode on native species gardening in Austin, TX I managed travel schedules for the show hosts & filming crew.I also assisted the camera crew in the field while shooting in Washington D.C. & at Rodale Institute, the home of organic gardening research in America. Show less

As host and features reporter/producer at WBZH Community Radio in Pottstown, PA my work included writing copy and hosting a 15 minute midday news program.I was also host/producer of “Our Environment,” a series of features that highlighted sustainable businesses in the Pottstown, PA area.

As Volunteer Production Assistant for “You Bet Your Garden,” WHYY’s nationally syndicated organic gardening call-in radio show I organized and researched listener gardening questions received by email and voicemail.Then I used that research to line up the best range of call-in questions for air.I edited an author interview about the gardens of America’s Founding Fathers.Visit the Spring 2011 part of the YBYG archive page for more episodes I helped produce.

My first public radio experience was as a volunteer general assignment reporter & features producer for 90.1 WRTI, a jazz & classical music NPR station at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. I quickly moved from General assignment reporting, to hosting and producing a weekly series titled “News and Views.” I addressed the environmental impact of local ski resorts & home energy audits.

As the Public Relations Intern for 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show, my work included twitter & facebook promotion for the PA Horticultural Society (PHS), writing press releases to promote the Flower Show, participant profiles for the Flower Show blog, and coordinating the Flower Show’s annual Window Decorating Contest for Philadelphia businesses. I also wrote & voiced “stops” on the Flower Show’s cell phone audio tour.

Assist producers and editors at the Evening News, National Desk and Foreign Desk and keep the VITAC closed captioning company abreast of changes to regional broadcasts of the Early Show. Book interviews, Pre-Interview guests, Produce Voice Overs and Teases, Produce Satellite interviews, Book satellite feeds, Use ENPS to act as an intermediary between Weekend News and WGBH Closed Captioning.

I spent my last semester of college in the United Kingdom and interned for the broadcast news intermediary, Global Radio News.GRN is basically a news media management service that connects freelance journalists in remote areas of the world to news outlets such as ABC news, CBS radio and various BBC stations. I kept track of GRN’s freelance journalists by checking in and coordinating travel schedules, asking about breaking news coverage & staying on top of developing… Show more I spent my last semester of college in the United Kingdom and interned for the broadcast news intermediary, Global Radio News.GRN is basically a news media management service that connects freelance journalists in remote areas of the world to news outlets such as ABC news, CBS radio and various BBC stations. I kept track of GRN’s freelance journalists by checking in and coordinating travel schedules, asking about breaking news coverage & staying on top of developing stories.http://www.grnlive.com/ Show less