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Community Outreach, Green Line LRT Extension ProjectMetro Transit, a service of the Metropolitan Council

*Managed multiple programs and projects related to research, outreach, technical assistance, andcustomized training and fostering relations with partners, clients, and sponsors while co-developing and monitoring scope, schedule, and key budget elements*Oversaw program development and delivery, engagement, event planning for a wide range of programs and projects including major conferences, workshops, training materials, and stakeholder meetings for partners in academia, state and local government, industry and non-profits*Identified content and review materials for print and e-publications, websites, webinars, and othercommunications products to support programs*Supervised and mentored student workers

Active board member of local community planning council. Active member of the Environment and Transportation Committee. Served as liaison from the council to the Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice Partnership (SLRJP).

Managed key aspects of a sustainable regional development project including project schedule, start-up, implementation, research, analysis, interdepartmental collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and on-going reporting. Supervised graduate research assistants. (temporary position)

Led development and implementation of award-winning community improvement initiatives, a major civic engagement grant, and a city wide neighborhood formation process as part of the Community and Economic Development Team. Oversaw a variety of housing programs and worked in partnership to develop a city wide foreclosure strategy. Developed GIS maps and webpages.

Organized and analyzed data to develop community planning and assessment tools to inform evaluations of on-going regional development activity. Oversaw on-going communications and coordination for the monthly Housing Forum.

Conducted land use and community-based planning. Analyzed small area master plans for conformance with the comprehensive plan and presented land sales of city-owned property to planning commission committee. Researched and created online Minneapolis neighborhood profiles.

Managed complex, high-level work for the President/CEO and 9-member executive team for this large nonprofit supportive housing organization. Liaised with the board of directors and external contacts. Supervised executive administrative staff.

Created fact sheets, memos (including White House memo), and major policy papers for nationwide distribution through NCLR's Office of Research, Advocacy and Legislation. Oversaw quarterly newsletter, operated the Census Information Center, and coordinated annual conference workshops. Obtained position through the auspices of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps.

Urban And Regional Planning, Urban Planning

Bachelor Of Arts, Metro-Urban Studies

+ Metro-Urban Studies Term through the Higher Education Consortium of Urban Affairs + Center for Global Education study abroad in Mexico.

Urban Developers Program, Community Development, Housing