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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

- Reviewed applications for Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) and Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Program (HARP)- Led cleanup efforts of housing team's SharePoint site- Identified overlap between applicants receiving assistance from the GLO's Direct Assistance for Limited Home Repair (DAHLR) program and HAP program

Energy Institute

- Design reports and promotional materials for events, research publications, and more- Draft social media content and emails- Prepare analytics reports on website and social media engagement statistics

Austin, Texas, United States

Graduate Research Associate working in collaboration with Texas Housers and the CRP 395D: Planning Studio to work towards equitable disaster recovery in the City of Houston

Motivation And Reward Lab

- Responsible for the care and maintenance of animals used for behavioral neuroscience research- Led weekly lab meetings, maintain well-organized records, and purchase supplies and equipment- Familiar with all lab standard operating procedures and trained incoming researchers and managers in SOPs- Communicated with and assisted research assistants, principal investigator, and university animal care to maintain a productive research environment

- Served as a peer sustainability advocate who promotes environmental responsibility among students through inclusive dorm-based and larger campus projects- Worked with students through both an assigned dorm and to connect them to broader social and environmental issues, and encourage sustainable lifestyle habits- Planned and executed dorm-specific and campus-wide events related on sustainability

- Performed clerical tasks for professors in the Government Department and provided assistance to students, professors, and visitors- Maintained Public Affairs Center (PAC) facilities- Created flyers to publicize events sponsored by the PAC and the Government Department

Northern Arizona University

- Participant in a selective two-year long program designed for students typically underrepresented in the conservation field- Engaged in service learning projects throughout the Colorado Plateau to gain a better understanding of the intersection between humans and the environment with a focus on climate mitigation and adaptation on urban and tribal lands- Contributed to regular discussions exploring issues of identity and environment- Designed and presented a research poster focused on the effectiveness of four city-wide water conservation programs

Maryland/Washington D.C.

- Introduced and implemented Airtable as a tool for program-wide project management- Researched and presented ways to integrate community designed greenspaces and stormwater management through interactive stormwater management projects- Created pamphlets providing an overview of the chapter’s urban conservation program and project history

San Antonio, Texas, United States

- Independently responsible for all front-end work of a critically acclaimed family restaurant- Maintain cleanliness of dining area, answer phones, cashier, and bus orders to tables- Coordinate with cooks and delivery drivers to provide the best customer experience possible

- Handled cash and credit transactions- Provided assistance to customers with styling questions- Maintained a clean and organized store floor

Master Of Science - Ms, Community And Regional Planning

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies & Biology

Activities and Societies: Questbridge/First Class: First-Gen and Low-Income Coalition, Asian American Student Collective, Wesleyan Eco.