Jimmy Tran Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, CA, US

Sacramento, California, US

Sacramento, California, US

Assisting the Deputy Secretary for Environmental Policy & Housing in coordinating and advancing statewide transportation policy in alignment with the administration's climate goals.

Sacramento, CA, US

Reconnecting Communities Program Manager, Division of Transportation Planning

Sacramento, CA, US

Office of State Planning, Equity and EngagementEquity, Engagement and Health Branch

Sacramento, CA, US

Division of Transportation Planning, Office of Active Transportation & Complete Streets

• I worked to provide the campus with sustainable transportation options to advance the University's climate goals of reducing mobile source greenhouse gas emissions from single-occupant vehicle commutes.My.
• Advancing the University’s climate action goals by implementing transportation demand management programs and outreach efforts
• Researching and developing university best practices for the implementation of shared mobility and active transportation programs and policies
• Communicating complex health and transportation guidelines, and policies to campus stakeholders
• Partnering with local jurisdictions to facilitate near campus mobility planning efforts
• Served as a client to support students with research in transportation and climate change

Los Angeles, US

• Developed a pre-proposal for the feasibility of an interactive mapping project of the LA River.
• Compiled and analyzed the accessibility of various land use and transportation data such as title ownerships, public easements, and right-of-ways.
• Evaluated the project's costs, timeline, partnerships, and challenges.

Los Angeles, US

• The Luskin Center developed “how-to” guide for creating linear pathways, pathway access points, river-adjacent pocket parks, and pedestrian bridges along the Los Angeles River. This document creates a roadmap for.
• Assist with drafting a guide on best practices for developing along the Los Angeles River.
• Research existing case studies on projects improving neighborhood access along the River.
• Conduct interviews with project organizers and stakeholders to understand implementation strategies, institutional barriers, cost/funding, and community engagement.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Coordinated with campus departments and student groups on active transportation and built environment projects including: stairwell activation, bike safety advocacy, Bike Month, and National Public Health Week.
• Worked to create environments that are friendly and accessible to those with disabilities on UCLA's campus.
• Organized and hosted monthly built environment committee meetings bringing together campus leaders.
• Participated in the review of student group applications for the Healthy Campus Initiative grant fundings.

Redondo Beach, CA, US

• The Blue Zones Project's Initiative is an evidence-based approach to creating a beach cities community (Redondo, Manhatten and Hermosa Beaches) that is more walkable, bikable, healthier, livable and more.
• Supported the Livability Committee on program development within the Blue Zones Project.
• Prioritized and scored projects for the Beach Cities identified in their Livability Plans, South Bay Bicycle Master Plan, and their Capital Improvement Plans.
• Aggregated community feedback on the Redondo Beach Gateway Improvement Project.
• Provided updates for the Community Policy Analyst on status of funding for 2016 round of CicLAvia/Metro grants.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• This graduate research position was the continuation of the research started at my internship with CicLAvia between June 2014-September 2014. Additional duties include:
• Piloted and distributed policy surveys to community-based organizations.
• Evaluated results of surveys and compiled a draft of preliminary findings.
• Served as a survey manager at CicLAvia events to train volunteers on survey distribution and collection.
• Data entry for CicLAvia physical activity intercept surveys.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• I worked with the non profit CicLAvia, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and UCLA to conduct research that laid the foundation for evaluating the effects of their open streets program on the Los.
• Conducted interviews with open streets organizers and researchers on best practices.
• Developed a survey to analyze community-based organization's perceptions on Open Streets programs (e.g., CicLAvia).
• Performed a "street audit" of a planned CicLAvia route to inventory landmarks, types of businesses, and physical obstacles.

Omaha, NE, US

• Assisted staff in the development and facilitation of community outreach events.
• Educated public about prevention and remediation of environmental hazards in the home.
• Informed public about available healthy home and lead control services.
• Participated in healthy home visits and reflect on the variety of environmental problems that can exist inside a home.

• Assisted staff with projects, office work and test deliveries.
• Wrote articles for the student monthly newsletter.
• Attended Gates scholarship workshops in order to assist high school applicants with the scholarship process.
• Guided applicants with the essay process and gave constructive criticisms on improving their responses.

• Collaborated with fellow representatives and executives in standing committees to resolve campus issues pertaining to public safety, university bookstore improvements, and sustainability.
• Advocated for student events to promote Creighton University's active role in sustainability.
• Coordinated student letter writing campaigns to Nebraska legislators on key issues such as climate change legislation and the Keystone XL Pipeline project.

Omaha, Nebraska, US

• Worked with a faculty preceptor in teaching the program’s freshman seminar course.
• Aided the transition of a group of first year students into college.
• Instructed three class sessions on obstacles to learning, opportunities to learning, and career opportunities.
• Presented valuable college learning strategies for the 1st year students.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Environmental Health Sciences

Master Of Urban And Regional Planning (Murp), Transportation Policy & Planning; Environmental Analysis And Policy

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Environmental Science