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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Engaged in research and partnership development to identify barriers to economic mobility for low- and moderate-income individuals/communities.
• Promote policy solutions that benefit workers, employers, and the places they call home.
• Maintain a network of community development and research contacts focused on fostering economic mobility and resilience from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Managed economic development research initiatives for client communities throughout the US. Current clients include the Kentucky Association for Economic Development, Alabama Power, and the City of Charlotte. Previous.
• Managed economic development research initiatives for client communities throughout the US. Current clients include the Kentucky Association for Economic Development, Alabama Power, and the Centralina Council of.
• Communicated research findings and share potential policy implications with local stakeholders such as city councils, government officials, business leaders, and non-profit representatives. Previous clients include the.
• Conducted quality of life examinations to identify potential areas of investment by leading non-profit organizations. Clients include the Heart of Florida United Way, Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the.

Austin, Texas Area

• Craft comprehensive economic development strategies that identify core community assets and recommend policies to increase regional competitiveness. Past clients include Clarksville, TN and the Greater East End.
• Annually update SXSW's Economic Impact Study on Austin, TX.
• Craft sophisticated labor shed analysis and talent alignment studies for regions looking to close the talent gap. Previous clients include Stillwater, OK and Charleston, SC.
• Provide expert advice to various media outlets, including the Austin American-Statesman and Trade & Industry Development.

Austin, Texas Area

• Managed the partnership between the Economic Development Administration and communities in Central Texas.
• Provided economic development technical assistance for municipalities throughout the Texas capital region.
• Advised public officials such as city managers, county judges, and city mayors on the demographic, industry, and educational dynamics of their communities.
• Helped identify public financial tools that can be leveraged to fuel private investment in local jurisdictions.

• Monitored and analyzed regional, national, and international economic and demographic publications for strategic communication purposes.
• Worked closely with Executive Director to establish strategic physical and digital research agenda.
• Developed collateral marketing materials to highlight regional competitive assets and allied target industries, with an emphasis on technology-driven sectors.
• Managed production of annual regional report, a compendium of the prevailing economic and demographic dynamics of Greater Washington in comparison to national benchmarks.
• Spearheaded special research projects, including economic impact examinations for corporate members, requests for information from regional thought leaders, and community profiles for government officials.

• Developed economic impact analyses. Past projects include an economic impact study of the SXSW festival and an analysis of Galveston’s tourism industry.
• Produced community assessments examining economic and demographic dynamics. Former clients include Detroit, MI and Morehouse University, Atlanta, GA.
• Drafted proposals for requests for services, including economic impact analyses, economic development strategies, and target industry reports.
• Led community focus groups with prominent political and business interests. Former clients include La Center, WA; Harris County, TX; Palestine, TX.
• Established standard research protocols for employee use.

Master Of City & Regional Planning

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