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- Manage and support housing, resilience, and climate adaptation projects for local, state, and nonprofit entities through stakeholder-driven planning, interagency coordination, and strategic communications and outreach. - Design and manage planning projects funded by CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, EPA (CPRG), HUD Technical Assistance, and other government agencies. - Lead development of state and local studies and plans required by HUD and other agencies, including Analyses of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Housing Plans and Updates, Climate Action and Adaptation Plans, Consolidated Plans, and disaster recovery plans. - Design and facilitate multi-pronged stakeholder and community engagement strategies, including public meetings and presentations, stakeholder interviews and focus groups, workshops, and online outreach. - Translate complex policy analysis and regulatory guidance into clear and accessible communications products and training materials. - Advise clients on program design, strategic planning, and internal coordination to ensure quality and effectiveness of projects and compliance with funding requirements. - Mentor and develop junior staff through supervision, coaching, and quality assurance.

United States

- Designed and directed implementation of a national HRSA-funded vaccine education and outreach program aimed at reducing vaccine hesitancy in five U.S. states. - Managed team of 65 staff through project design, launch, implementation, and close-out. - Negotiated and managed grant agreements with 52 subrecipients and coordinated technical assistance offerings to ensure HRSA compliance and alignment across state programs. - Developed internal systems for federal grants management and oversaw development of program metrics and beneficiary reporting systems.

Louisiana, United States

Managed and provided project oversight to a team of analysts and project managers overseeing a portfolio of seven CDBG-DR, NDR, and CDBG MIT-funded housing projects and programs.

Greater New Orleans Region

Launched and directed CORE's COVID-19 response operations in southern Louisiana that administered more than 15,000 free tests to Gulf Coast residents.

Greater New York City Area

Managed pipeline projects, proposals, and organizational development initiatives for community-based non-profit housing developer. Led successful RFP response to NYC HPD’s ShareNYC Pilot Program, securing a contract to develop 28 units of LGBTQ-affirming supportive housing. Designed and led stakeholder engagement process focused on low-income seniors and low-English proficiency families to decrease disruption during major rehabilitations and improve resident services. Planned and directed AND’s first two annual galas, established supporter base of 250+ individuals and businesses, and raised over $100,000 from individual donors.

Greater New York City Area

Conducted assessment of potential sites for affordable housing development in East Harlem; managed all communications projects, including organizational re-branding, design and launch of new website, social media platforms, and e-newsletter; coordinated production of a comprehensive post-rezoning affordable housing preservation plan; coordinated all resiliency and sustainability efforts, including anti-flood retrofits, emissions reduction, and solar power.

Hawaiian Islands

Awarded the Peter J. Rappa Sustainable Coastal Development Fellowship through University of Hawaii's Sea Grant program. Conducted research in support of Honolulu's new partnership with 100 Resilient Cities. Designed an extensive, searchable, and collaborative database of sea level rise adaptation strategies from cities reckoning with coastal erosion and flooding. Presented findings to SeaGrant program stakeholders and Office of Climate Change, Resilience and Sustainability. Shadowed university and county planning officials to examine effects of sea level rise and coastal erosion on Hawaiian shorelines.

Researched, analyzed, and synthesized equitable real estate project narratives, best practices, and case studies from New York City and the U.S. to support the creation of Equitable Development Guidelines.

695 Park Ave, New York, Ny 10065

Solicited high-quality and timely submissions for publication in the Hunter Master of Urban Planning and Policy bi-annual academic review, recruited and managed authors and editorial team through submission review, editing, and publication of research papers, essays, and graphic design.

Greater New York City Area

Implemented communications and social media strategy to increase visibility of APA-NYM’s mission, resources, and events.

Greater New York City Area

Part-time reporter covering housing, zoning and community news in the New York City area.

New Orleans, La

Coordinated JJPL’s fundraising, event planning, and communications initiatives. Raised $43,500 in individual gifts through annual gala, more than doubling success of prior events.

Designed, implemented, and trained staff in digital journalism and publishing best practices during transition from print to digital-first operations.

Greater New Orleans Area

Designed and implemented successful reader, donor, and partner engagement strategy for award-winning nonprofit investigative news organization.

Greater New Orleans Area

Co-founded New Orleans Ladies Arm Wrestling in 2009 to generate over $40,000 to area organizations that benefit women and to provide a forum for women's performance and empowerment. Scouted and negotiated with venue owners for performances, booked performers, planned and coordinated event logistics, and provided support to beneficiary organizations during application process. Engaged local organizations often overlooked by traditional funders; guided beneficiaries in maximizing fundraising and attendee engagement, and reported on funded projects.

Greater New Orleans Area

Managed field operations for pilot program launched to test sustainable alternatives to conventional residential demolition and generate revenue to support rebuilding efforts. Trained and supervised a team of 10 staff and 1,000+ volunteers in site safety, sustainable deconstruction, and interior home renovation.

Master Of Urban Planning, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, English Writing

Education record