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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Advanced the CPC’s Executive Action Slate by monitoring agency rulemaking, drafting sign-on letters, and coordinating with member offices, organized labor, grassroots organizations, and civil rights groups
• Developed the CPC’s legislative agenda for the 119th Congress by leading a comprehensive feedback process and analyzing policy proposals based on strategic impact, political feasibility, and progressive values
• Supported CPC membership by writing scripts, vote recommendations, bill… Show more
• Supported CPC membership by writing scripts, vote recommendations, bill analyses, and circulating letters
• Worked with the Communications Director to ensure that policies align with the CPC’s communications strategy
• Organized congressional briefings, ensuring that members and staff have access to relevant policy expertise Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

• For my LSE MPA capstone I assessed the ESG impact of the Bank of England's sterling payment operations by:
• Created an ESG framework for the BoE’s Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system consistent with standards established by the TCFD, GRI, SASB, and UNSDGs on metrics, targets, and transition plans
• Conducted a multi-stakeholder materiality assessment to determine relevant and impactful ESG criteria for a national payments system based on interviews with BoE staff, commercial banks… Show more For my LSE MPA.
• Conducted a multi-stakeholder materiality assessment to determine relevant and impactful ESG criteria for a national payments system based on interviews with BoE staff, commercial banks, non-PSPs, fintech companies.
• Developed a data quality plan for ESG disclosure by advising standards for data collection, taxonomies, interoperability, and management aligned with proposed KPIs, transaction review protocols, and sustainable.
• Assessed industry-specific risks and opportunities arising from climate change, digital currencies, artificial intelligence in the payments sector, and proposed a ten-year sectoral industrial strategy based on a.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• Avoided the recapture of $82 million in American Rescue Plan rental assistance by recommending community action agencies to expedite tenant screening by allowing self-attestation for housing instability
• Protected Ohio’s eviction moratorium from judicial scrutiny by providing evidence of policy effectiveness
• Wrote speeches, drafted policy memos, and created infographics about state and federal affordable housing programs
• Executed a federal legislative strategy to protect the… Show more
• Executed a federal legislative strategy to protect the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and to preserve appropriations for rental and homelessness assistance Show less

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• Issued policy guidance to legislators on community solar initiatives and environmental justice, supporting state targets for an annual 2.2GW of solar to achieve a $1 billion increase in state GDP
• Navigated regulatory complexities of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission siting process for solar projects, proposed solutions to expedite community review consistent with state compliance, while addressing rural.
• Advocated for Congress to pass a federal clean energy… Show more
• Advocated for Congress to pass a federal clean energy standard in President Biden's Build Back Better bill by communicating the negative effects of Ohio’s 2019 repeal of energy standards
• Led a staff training on creating climate action plans for municipalities and universities, and outlined funding sources from the state and federal level Show less

New York, New York, United States

• Spearheaded the community education requirement for Union’s green building certification (LEED Gold) by liaising with architects, project managers, neighborhood stakeholders, and regulators in New York State and the City
• Guided UTS community through LEED standards for a $125M campus renovation, leading to 40% less water use, 80% reduction in non-reusable materials, 50% renewable energy commitment, and improved energy reporting to NYSERDA
• Composed a community assembly of 50+… Show more
• Composed a community assembly of 50+ participants to create a net-zero implementation plan, advised by BIPOC individuals, citizens of Harlem and Morningside neighborhoods, and Karenna Gore’s Center for Earth Ethics.

Wilmington, OH

• Executed up to 4 major projects concurrently by creating project timelines and measurable performance indicators
• Developed an aging initiative by building a coalition of 75+ groups, including the World Health Organization and AARP, after projecting that the county population of older adults will increase by 36% between 2010 and.
• Authored 5 community plans and visualized geospatial, statistical, and qualitative data using ArcMap and Adobe Suite
• Managed a $1 million federal… Show more
• Managed a $1 million federal grant to demolish blighted homes through the Clinton County Land Bank and targeted redevelopment in areas with low rates of homeownership, resulting in 38 demolitions in the first year
• Launched a regional transit council by assembling a coalition of 55+ organizations resulting in $100k of annual funding

Cincinnati, OH

• Leveraged knowledge of LEED guidelines and sustainable building practices throughout all project stages, ensuring compliance and promotion of environmental sustainability
• Spearheaded the applications of 5 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments, incorporating LEED suitability scoring to ensure sustainable construction practices
• Prepared 10-year budget projections for LIHTC projects, integrating future rent estimations and inflation factors to support effective… Show more
• Prepared 10-year budget projections for LIHTC projects, integrating future rent estimations and inflation factors to support effective planning
• Developed site selection criteria for homeless shelters, utilizing in-depth analysis of land use codes and priority zones Show less

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Wrote speeches and drafted policy memos on state and federal affordable housing programs
• Reported on Ohio Statehouse hearings for bills that would negatively affect renters

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Crafted a persuasion strategy leading Congress to lift the cap for Rental Assistance Demonstration by 40,000 units
• Presented weekly intelligence briefings to Chief of Operations and senior staff to guide fast-moving legislative priorities
• Wrote Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the management of CMHA properties

Bethesda, MD

• Spearheaded qualitative and quantitative research to develop a geospatial retail database for Montgomery County, MD, aiding in the decision-making process for 12 retail submarkets
• Leveraged data analysis and visualization tools, such as ArcGIS and Adobe Suite, to present complex market trends, demographics, and economic conditions, driving strategic recommendations for clients
• Organized and led commercial redevelopment workshops in Frederick, VA, fostering collaboration with local… Show more
• Organized and led commercial redevelopment workshops in Frederick, VA, fostering collaboration with local officials and small businesses towards place-based economic development strategies Show less

Wilmington, Ohio

• During my time at the CCRPC, I contributed to the following projects:
• 2016 Clinton County Parks and Open Space Plan
• Downtown Wilmington Pedestrian Safety Plan
• Community Makerspace Plan
• Laid the groundwork for a County Land Bank by coordinating an informational session with local leaders after attending the Ohio Land Bank Conference
• Extensive research, community engagement, mapping, and document design was used throughout the internship

Hillsboro, Ohio

• Worked with the City Planning Commission on future land use mapping and created SOPs to streamline the process of updating map records
• Conducted research and interviews on economic development policies, such as Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Community Reinvestment Areas (CRAs)

Wilmington, Ohio

• Created a master campus plan for a local private school using interactive workshops with students and teachers
• Combined workshop designs with site characteristics to envision a campus capable of facilitating experiential education
• Created a vision plan for the Clinton County Health Foundation for them to identify focus areas in the community and develop cycles of funding. Recommendations were made based off of data from the Health Department.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Capstone: "Assessing the ESG Impact of the Bank of England’s Sterling Payment Operations"

Master Of Arts - Ma

Thesis: "Economic Democracy in America: A Critical Theory of Republicanism" Concentration: Social Ethics

Bachelor Of Urban Planning

Bachelor’S Degree, Urban Design