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New York, Ny

Develop and lead the implementation of The Nature Conservancy's climate resiliency and natural resource policy platform and strategy in New York City. Work with government and external partners to increase support for the Conservancy’s climate resiliency, environmental sustainability, and urban ecology goals.Represent The Nature Conservancy before community, city, state and federal agencies.

New York, Ny

Coordinated all program activities and allocated grant resources to enhance the resiliency of New York City communities to climate change and extreme weather events.Hired, managed and supervised program staff and interns. Coordinated program communications between DOHMH Bureaus and Programs and acted as liaison with City, State and Federal government agencies, NGO partners, and program funders.Disseminated climate health research and project findings to health services providers, public health networks, community organizations and government agencies. Developed grant deliverables including budgets, contracts, reports and project materials.

New York, Ny

Oversaw and implemented the air quality initiatives and other planning efforts outlined in PlaNYC 2030 in coordination with City, State and Federal agencies, the private sector, and NGO partners.Led and facilitated planning and research for the development of the 2011 update to PlaNYC 2030. Performed and reviewed qualitative and quantitative analysis of proposals and initiatives and made recommendations accordingly. Analyzed, monitored, testified in behalf of, and commented on relevant national, state and local environmental legislation.Acted as a liaison with community boards, advocacy and civic organizations and elected officials, communicating on behalf of the City and representing the Mayor’s office.

New York, Ny

Developed and implemented policy strategies to advance organizational goals. Analyzed national, state and local environmental legislation; drafting bill language, testifying at hearings, developing position letters; and conducting briefings for elected officials and their staff. Assisted in development and implementation of WE ACT’s health and sustainability programs.

Detroit, Mi

Coordinated the community outreach committee of a coalition of environmental and public health groups advocating for a statewide executive order on environmental justice. Engaged a variety of stakeholders to develop strategies to guide Detroit city agencies to incorporate environmental justice concerns into the land use review and permitting processes.

Master Of Science (Ms), Natural Resources Management And Policy

Ba, Geology And Environmental Studies