Urban Impact Lab enables its clients to drive positive change in their communities through civic research, creative placemaking, policy advocacy, large scale community events, and social impact initiatives. We design strategic, tailored projects to bridge our clients’ and partners' goals with a data-driven approach for measurable impact while strengthening their relationship to their city.

ArcGIS map making, social network mapping (UCINET), data collection and analysis, research report creation and editing, development of data visualization materials, process documentation and lab team coordination on urban-related NSF and USGS funded research projects. Research Projects:Sea Level Rise and Hurricane Displacement | Direction: Dr. Ann Margaret Esnard, Dr. Diana MitsovaShore Zone Research and Management | Direction: Dr. Ann Margaret Esnard, Dr. Diana MitsovaHaitian Diaspora Networks | Direction: Dr. Alka Sapat, Dr. Ann Margaret Esnard

Participated in an ongoing, collaborative monitoring study of Southeast Florida's seagrass ecosystem. Lab activities included specimen (substrate, seagrass, macro-algae, and sea creature) identification and recording while field activities included regular dive excursions for specimen collection and equipment operations (GPS, motor boat, SCUBA). As Lab Manager, responsibilities included preparation, coordination, and planning of regular field excursions, including gear/equipment procurement and maintenance; ensuring safe field operations; team building and coordination; lab and field training; lab supply management; hiring; preparation of training manual; data analysis; maintenance of specimen collections; and other general lab duties.As a Research Biologist, responsibilities included specimen collection, processing, analysis, and cataloging; ongoing research methods and field training including regular recertification for Scientific Diving and Motorboat Operations.