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New York, New York, United States

In my role, I specialize in crafting and implementing transit, parking, and mobility plans tailored for universities and colleges throughout the US. I am responsible for optimizing campus transportation experiences, utilizing data-driven insights and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance accessibility and sustainability.

New York, New York, United States

As an active member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council, I contribute to shaping and advancing initiatives that foster a more inclusive and equitable environment within our organization. My role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving awareness, and implementing strategies to promote diversity and cultural competence.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

After a few months of working with Wheelhouse Group, I was promoted to my current position working with the Wheelhouse Properties team. As a Project Coordinator, my responsibilities are as follows: Manage & maintain 9 condo units in Connecticut and 8 properties in NYC, including the daily and ongoing operations of the Wheelhouse clubhouseWork with the team.

Greater New York City Area

My first position in NYC was as the House Coordinator for Wheelhouse Group. Wheelhouse Group is an entertainment start up company who utilize the innovative idea of creative industry clubhouses as a location for the intersection of creative ideas between media and business ventures. The clubhouses functioning as both a collaborative workspace and a private.

Austin, Texas Area

During the Spring 2016 semester, I was the TA for Dr. Patricia Wilson and Dr. Elizabeth Mueller's Participatory and Qualitative Methods graduate level course for the Community and Regional Planning graduate program in the School of Architecture. The class was aimed at introducing methods for public participation and research design to graduate planning.

Austin, Texas Area

During the 2015-16 semesters, I was GRA for the City Forum lecture series hosted every first and third Friday of the month. City Forum is intended to broaden the curriculum of the CRP program by presenting the experiences and perspectives of scholars, community leaders,and practicing planners working on timely issues. As the GRA, I was responsible for.

Austin, Texas Area

During my second year in graduate school, I created the Tactical Urbanism Graduate Class. Tactical Urbanism is the definition of the “get it done” attitude. I organized the first Tactical Urbanism class in the graduate school at UT because I have the desire to see change and bringing new energy to public spaces by working within the community. Through the.

Austin, Texas Area

Workers Defense Project is a worker center fighting for construction workers right in Texas to earn a fair wage and have safe working conditions. As an intern, I designed and published the website for the Better Builder Project. I also helped with the research for other projects that the center was working on. To see the website I created.

Austin, Texas Area

During my first semester in the UTSOA graduate program, I worked with a few of my peers to compose a report for the new Colony Park Community Development Corporation (CDC). The report included suggestions on how to proceed with the new organization within the local context by working with the leaders of the Colony Park CDC. As part of my research, I.

Syracuse, New York Area

As part of Syracuse University's "Scholarship in Action" program, I helped the Near Westside Initiative develop a report for the possibility of a “Rails-with-Trails” project in Syracuse. The Rails-with-Trails project was looking to add a walking trail next to the existing rail line that was only active once a day at a slow speed. The trail would create a.

Syracuse, NY

During the summer of 2012, I had an internship at the Butternut Community Center. The Butternut Community Center project was to create a multifunctional amphitheater on a vacant lot. First, I put together a team consisting of three Landscape Architecture students, one Architecture student, a Construction Management student, and a professor of Landscape.

Master Of Science (M.S.), City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning, 3.8

During my graduate career, I completed my Professional Report focused on public engagement among the Millennial generation with.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Government, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Syracuse University Outing Club, First Year Players, Young Americans for Liberty, Brady Faith Center volunteer.

Bacholors Of Architecture, Architectural Design

Activities and Societies: Campus Activies Board, Gemini Theatre, Coffee Shop employee, Alpha Lambda DeltaI studied architecture for one.