Pioneered the carbon-negative process of Tree Burial™, a groundbreaking and sustainable deathcare alternative that plants people as trees when they die.Raised $2.5M in funding from high-profile, ethos-aligned investors to scale a network of Tree-Burial™ forests, in turn creating the most profitable and holistic method for reforesting and conserving land.Launched successful “Future Tree” pilot program that planted 25,000+ trees and generated $2.2M in early-adopter… Show more Pioneered the carbon-negative process of Tree Burial™, a groundbreaking and sustainable deathcare alternative that plants people as trees when they die.Raised $2.5M in funding from high-profile, ethos-aligned investors to scale a network of Tree-Burial™ forests, in turn creating the most profitable and holistic method for reforesting and conserving land.Launched successful “Future Tree” pilot program that planted 25,000+ trees and generated $2.2M in early-adopter value,demonstrating strong market interest and the ability to align deathcare with environmental action.Created an inspiring brand that leverages Tree Burial™ and nature to help heal society’s existential fear around death while promoting a healthier, more meaningful personal relationship with mortality. Show less

First employee on team charged with re-envisioning and redeveloping 29-acres of San Francisco's waterfront, transforming a decommissioned power plant into a vibrant mixed-use and mixed-income neighborhood.Supported on all aspects of entitlement process for $4B Dogpatch Power Station project, successfully securing approvals for approximately 2,600 residential units, 1.5 million sq ft of office/life science, 100,000 sq ft of retail, 7 acres of parks, and a hotel.Designed and… Show more First employee on team charged with re-envisioning and redeveloping 29-acres of San Francisco's waterfront, transforming a decommissioned power plant into a vibrant mixed-use and mixed-income neighborhood.Supported on all aspects of entitlement process for $4B Dogpatch Power Station project, successfully securing approvals for approximately 2,600 residential units, 1.5 million sq ft of office/life science, 100,000 sq ft of retail, 7 acres of parks, and a hotel.Designed and implemented a community outreach strategy that helped Dogpatch Power Station become the fastest-entitled master plan development in San Francisco history.Led hospitality development, overseeing the adaptive reuse and entitlement of the actual decommissioned power plant structure into a 250-key, 5-star waterfront hotel.Organized large-scale community events that attracted nearly 100,000 attendees, and leveraged development impact fees to initiate a Water Bus pilot program, revitalizing water transit on the San Francisco Bay after a century-long hiatus. Show less

Created and scaled digital marketplace that connects thousands of bus and limo providers with high-value clients nationwide.Secured $3.7 million in funding from prominent investors, including General Catalyst, Allen & Company, and the CEO of Priceline, to support platform growth and expansion.Recruited and managed a team of 20 professionals across engineering, design, product development, and marketing, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives.

Provided strategic advisory services on technology innovation for Veolia/TransDev, a transportation giant worth ~$8.7 billion.Successfully lobbied for and authored winning E-hail Request for Proposal (RFP) for Hailo, a ride-hailing company in New York City.Severed as a key advisor to private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms, offering data-driven insights on global ride-hailing market trends that guided significant investment decisions.

Joined as employee #7 at innovative ride-hailing company, tasked with launching and establishing the New York City office.Led lobbying efforts with the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission, resulting in the successful entry of the company into one of the largest global transportation markets.Recruited and managed a high-performing team in NYC, led key product improvements, oversaw the onboarding of 400+ drivers onto the platform, and achieved a $4 million run rate within three months… Show more Joined as employee #7 at innovative ride-hailing company, tasked with launching and establishing the New York City office.Led lobbying efforts with the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission, resulting in the successful entry of the company into one of the largest global transportation markets.Recruited and managed a high-performing team in NYC, led key product improvements, oversaw the onboarding of 400+ drivers onto the platform, and achieved a $4 million run rate within three months of launch.Developed and executed a comprehensive launch playbook, which became the standard framework for Uber's expansion into new cities and continues to guide their strategic global growth. Show less

Founded company as a Junior at Cornell University, providing 25,000+ safe rides and 70+ jobs to students each school year.Successfully lobbied the Ithaca City Council to secure permits and launch the M.E.S.S. Express service.Served on the Stop DWI Advisory Board for Tompkins County, contributing to local transportation safety initiatives