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United States

Developed and conducted research to evaluate budget equity in San Jose through an analysis of park resources, community services, and demographic markers.Collected, analyzed, and presented geographic, government, and financial data.Responded to research requests by city commissioners and prepared analysis materials

Barcelona Area, Spain

Exploring urban resilience, civic engagement, and public spaces in the context of climate change.

San Francisco Bay Area

Lead inter-agency effort to monitor and evaluate implementation of open space policy in San Francisco through stakeholder engagement, data collection, tracking and analysis, and asset mappingManage private-public partnership and $14.5 million initiative to renovate 13 playgrounds across San Francisco. Manage project timelines, budgets, design team RFP and contracting, and community engagement efforts. Work with developer clients to develop public open space on city property through research, engagement and outreach, planning, design, entitlements, and policy.Support the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan and Policy Committee to ensure the success of organizational goals and programs.

Oakland, California

Managed multiple mixed-use, open space, and community engagement projects with over $800,000 in budget within a 6 - 8 month schedule.Managed a team of planners and consultants on environmental planning and land use projects throughout the Bay Area. Planned, coordinated, and facilitated various public meetings including program briefings, public open houses, and information sessions.Spearheaded business development, creating scope and fee for proposed projects and contract modifications for urban in-fill developments and environmental review processes.

Design and manage communications and citywide field efforts for Proposition B - a $1 billion park funding measure for the June 2016 ballot.Prepare high-level policy briefs on pesticides in parks, off-leash dog use, CEQA projects, and capital bonds distilling complex issues for Board recommendation and action.Design and produce full-color maps and graphics for site plans, park, economic benefit reports, and event/outreach materials. Restructured and improved the management of a citywide commemorative bench program in partnership with the SF Recreation and Park Department.

San Francisco, Ca

Assisted and educated clients on California and nation-wide 501c3 tax-exempt status applications. Completed and submitted applications to the IRS, Secretary of State, and the Attorney General's Office.

San Francisco Bay Area

Facilitated informational neighborhood association meetings and community outreach workshops for SPUR’s Fix Muni Now Campaign (Yes on Prop G). Participated in policy and strategy meeting with financial advisors, political consultants, and voter-outreach coordinators and report on field operations projects and media issues.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Society, Technology, And Culture

Masters Of Science, Community Development

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science