My research investigates the equity and inequality impacts of renewable energy and clean technology development in the US and abroad.

Analyze the feasibility and cost effectiveness of beneficial electrification in cities and states across the US. Develop models for assessing the carbon impacts, cost impacts and energy grid impacts of building electrification at different levels. Manage a team of analysts conducting secondary research to assess strategies for electrification and emissions reductions targets

Lead Junior Ocean Ambassadors Program to develop a network of Pacific Island leaders for Ocean ConservationManage the Junior Ocean Ambassadors Camp bringing young leaders and scientific experts together for ocean conservation and leadership developmentDevelop research program policies and facilitate Pacific Island Research pipelineConduct organizational restructuring and efficiency review for funding and environmental sustainabilityOrganized and led delegation to UN Oceans ConferenceDeveloped program for environmental education of youth in the Marshall IslandsCoordinated research team to conduct detailed education surveys and interviews on islandLed academic team in developing materials for distribution based on study resultsCollected interviews on Marshallese Identity for cultural education programming

Serve as communications director for Advanced Grid Initiative at Xcel Energy helping diverse stakeholders take ownership of grid modernization programServed as communications manager for SharePoint implementation at Xcel Energy directing communications for over 11,000 employeesServed as team manager for organizational efficiency project with GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic identifying key process bottlenecks and creating viable solutionsWork with Accenture Federal Services to develop and stand up a Clean Tech practiceCo-lead a team developing a renewable energy and energy efficiency platform for US utilitiesConduct research on renewable energy and clean tech in government and industryProvide client data management services for local supply companyProvide Sales and market research for national solar company

Managing Editor for The Current - quarterly publication on energy and environmental issuesCoordinate authors and editors for each issueRepresent the interests of the publication on the organization's Marketing CommitteeWork to draw from diverse sources and publicize the final publication broadly

Oversaw research team investigating environmental NGO-corporate partnershipsCompiled and lead team organizing first annual Green Careers Conference Coordinated annual hiring of student analysts through application and interviews

Serve on the new special projects team tasked with improving the center and engaging in new, innovative projects for the center focused on corporate sustainability reporting. - website renovation - global corporate contact- traditional media outreach coordination- local company contact and contracting- corporate sustainability reporting

Organized and prepared 10-week internal project management training with the Project Management Office. Conducted extensive competitor research to inform strategic regional development strategies for new small business products. Compiled a comprehensive report of upcoming RFP cycles and developed corresponding Salesforce pipeline.Consulted with the lead sustainability manager to improve corporate sustainability reporting.

Designed extended interpersonal research program studying financial development in rural KenyaCoordinated local research team in Kenya to carry out over 200 interviews and surveys Worked with village leadership to facilitate team efforts and gather community-context data

Worked alongside the market experts of the US Foreign Commercial Service to plan and lead trade facilitation meetings for interested US exporters. Prepared numerous market reports on a variety of industries, and a complete commercial guide for the Renewable Energy industry in Peru. Created and submitted wire memos, public presentations, and other background documents related to US-Peruvian trade.

Aid in the management of the global Venture and Fellowship office at Ashoka world headquarters- Media relations- Global network outreach- Website management- Conference planning and administration

Member of the Kenya Keys Board focused on outreach and involvement with local schools and higher education institutions. - Event Planning- Media outreach- Village to Village coordinator- Program advisor

Student assistant at the Kravis Leadership Institute - Event planning- Conference management and coordination- Clerical duties- Media relations

Student coordinator at new volunteer and civic center on Claremont McKenna College's campus- event planning- student trip coordination- lead extended and overnight service trips- arranged speakers for public presentations

Helped establish guidelines and primary documents for new board. Established and led subcommittee for developing city-wide events. Organized and led numerous public events.- Earth-Week sub-committee chair- Event coordinator- Edit foundational documents