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Brooklyn, New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

Manage the Division of Housing Incentives' problem-solving, including through the creation of new applications in partnership with the technology team at the nation's largest municipal housing agency. Respond to requests from various stakeholders for information and analysis on high-profile programs, working in a fast-paced environment at a time of.

Greater New York City Area

Promoted to oversee the residential energy efficiency, foreclosure prevention, and first-time homebuyer programs, supervising five full-time staff. Recommended policy changes to better serve low- and moderate-income communities.Partnered with and managed compliance for New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), US Department of.

Greater New York City Area

Launched and managed Chhaya's first energy efficiency program for residential building owners, devising outreach strategies to encourage comprehensive energy audits and retrofits to reduce buildings' greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change. Built partnerships with other non-profits, including climate and environmental organizations.

Santarém Area, Brazil

As part of Masters degree, developed an evaluation model for mining company Alcoa's corporate social responsibility (CSR) program at site of new bauxite mining project in ecologically sensitive Amazonian state of Pará, Brazil, with small team of Columbia students. Researched environmental and labor issues in the Amazon. Produced report with recommendations.

Cochabamba, Bolivia

Served as part of research team at rural development NGO CIPCA researching cultural diversity (interculturalidad) and its impacts on rural sustainable development in Bolivia, as part of the European network SUS.DIV, Sustainable Development in a Diverse World, a five-year research project. Interviewed informants about different visions of development and.

Greater New York City Area

Ran interactive programs on civic participation and international topics, including environmental and human rights issues, for New York City public middle- and high-school students, reaching approximately 300 youth each week. Provided youth with peer learning opportunities for skills like workshop facilitation and public speaking. Built relationships with.

Greater New York City Area

Completed intensive training to volunteer for anti-domestic violence (DV) program and accompany South Asian DV survivors to public benefits and other appointments, provide English-Hindi translation and referrals.

Greater New York City Area

Conducted interviews, some in Spanish, with refugee clients to assess their experiences with IRC programs and resettlement.Performed grant prospecting of potential funders.

Varanasi Area, India

Served as the first Oberlin Shansi Fellow in Varanasi, teaching English to students Grades 4-10 and fellow teachers at alternative school run by the non-profit Nirman/Centre for Post-Colonial Education.Provided orientation and Hindi-English translation for interns from the United States.

Master Of International Affairs, Economic And Political Development

Activities and Societies: Grassroots Policy Network. Writing Tutor for other graduate students. Research internship with rural development.

Bachelor Of Arts, Politics; International Politics

Activities and Societies: Oberlin Student Cooperative Association; WOBC local radio station host.Study Abroad: Oberlin-in-London.

Education record

Rental Housing Development Finance (Hd420 Underwriting Course)

Bpi Building Analyst Course