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Owner and co-founder of the first Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) health care centers in Delaware, providing services for children and families with autism and special needs. BrightBloom Centers was previously known as Brandywine Center for Autism from 2014 until it was rebranded as BrightBloom in 2021.

Served in the New Castle County Executive Office in various leadership roles, including as General Manager of Community Services and Economic Development & Policy Director.Key Accomplishments: - Negotiated the purchase of a former Sheraton hotel, utilizing specialized federal funds to create an innovative facility called the Hope Center, which provides integrated services for unhoused people in New Castle County.- Oversaw the site selection and negotiated land acquisition for the new Middletown Library. -Oversaw construction and renovation for three other New Castle County Libraries – Claymont, Route 9, and Bear. - Assisted in the development of a New Castle County fitness and wellness program for residents.- Oversaw the creation of the first New Castle County Economic Development plan-Instrumental in reviving the New Castle Ice Cream Festival after it had been canceled for nearly a decade.

Led the Development and Capital Improvement departments of the Wilmington Housing Authority. Responsibilities included staff supervision, planning, intergovernmental coordination, budgeting, and financing. Key Accomplishments: - Secured more than $25 million in federal funds to demolish and replace aging, deteriorated public housing with new affordable housing for New Castle County residents- Secured public and private funding for the renovation of the Lincoln Towers apartments.- Negotiated the first energy performance contract (EPC) to increase energy efficiency in all public housing units in the city of Wilmington

- Oversaw the development and construction of residential multi-family projects in Delaware and Maryland with direct supervision of large contract staff (e.g. architect, general contractor, underwriter).- Formulated acquisition strategies, structured partnerships, and joint ventures.- Analyzed and implemented complex financing mechanisms including low income housing tax credits and syndication of tax credits.- Secured public and private financing commitments of various types (e.g. grants, loans, construction-related financing) for development projects.

- Served as the Brownfields Program Ombudsman.- Facilitated the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield properties in the State of Delaware.- Assisted in developing the first inventory for abandoned and underutilized brownfield properties in the State of Delaware.

- Served as the legislative and Policy Advisor to the Housing Director.- Provided guidance and consultation regarding policy implementation, challenges, and department priorities. - Integral to the development of the first Section 8 homeownership program in the state, which aimed to help Delaware residents living in subsidized rental housing reach the dream of homeownership.