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Oakland, CA, US

Berkeley, California, United States

Oakland, California, United States

• Developed methodologies for large-scale cloud-based analysis of California utility transportation electrification investment
• Collaborated with team members across the US to deliver electric vehicle infrastructure insights to utility and public sector clients
• Assisted in the creation of a clean transportation roadmap for the state of Maine

Davis, CA

• Integrated utility and travel data to develop an optimization model with R and GIS to analyze impacts of electric vehicle charging on the real-world distribution grid across Northern California
• Worked closely with Dr. Alan Jenn and other colleagues to form research questions, find innovative data sources, present results, and engage with staff at CEC, CARB, and CPUC regarding policy implications
• Member of the Energy Graduate Group, an interdisciplinary cohort of students and faculty studying how to accelerate the energy transition in California and beyond (see.

Davis, CA

Collaborated with multi-jurisdictional team to streamline implementation of $2.9M grant for public electric vehicle charging in Yolo County, California. Analyzed potential customer programs and distributed energy partnerships for Valley Clean Energy in the context of the current landscape of Community Choice Energy.

Leavenworth, WA

Alpine Meadows, CA

Led private and group lessons for kids ages 3-13 learning to ski and snowboard. Analyzed the motion of students on the slopes to diagnose issues and improve riding technique. Communicated professionally with parents, fellow instructors, and supervisors to ensure the highest level of service to clients.

Costa Rica

Worked closely with a co-leader to lead a group of 12 youths in service-learning trip in Costa Rica. Confidently navigated numerous logistical and interpersonal challenges in both English and Spanish while keeping student safety the top priority.

Collaborated with peer professionals to plan and implement educational, community-building programs. Acted as a vital resource to students about campus policy and services. Assessed potentially challenging scenes and responded swiftly with decisions that kept students safe.

Boston University

Researched the optimization of CdSe-ZnS quantum dots for application in biomedical imaging.Project description: http://www.bu.edu/photonics-reu/summer-2015-projects/prof-allison-dennis/

St. Paul, MN

Designed and carried out interactive daily lessons to teach chemistry to low-resourced, high potential middle-schoolers. Inspired students as part of the Breakthrough Collaborative, a nationwide organization dedicated to helping students get on the path to college. Managed a classroom full of students using strong communication and cultural competency.

Worked with a custom construction company on several residential-scale projects. Cooperated closely in a team of three to complete framing, insulation, and siding. Learned hands-on how a house is built.

Master Of Science - Ms, Energy Systems

Earning an M.S. in Energy Systems as part of the UC Davis Energy Graduate Group. Focused on transportation electrification, EV - grid.

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics

Activities and Societies: Club Frisbee, Club Soccer, Outdoors Club, Intramural CaptainGraduated from Carleton College with a B.A. in.

Spanish, Sociology

I studied abroad my fall term 2014 in Valparaíso, Chile with SIT's program "Chile: Cultura, Desarrollo, y Justicia Social." The program.

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