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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

-Led state coordination of Resilient NJ in urban northeast region (Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Bayonne)-Managed development and editing of web-based Municipal Environmental Justice Action Plan guidance-Conducted and presented research to staff on resilience planning topics such as extreme heat mitigation/management, hazard mitigation planning, and.

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

-Examined national, state, and local housing finance and COVID-19 relief policies-Compiled report on eviction and foreclosure risks and policies specific to New Jersey

Newark, New Jersey

-Examined architectural and engineering plans and city codes in order to write planner reports to municipal planning and zoning boards regarding variance applications across New Jersey-Wrote comments specific to sustainable landscaping and impervious coverage, parking requirements, signage, and alternative transportation options in site plans-Analyzed.

New Brunswick, NJ

Course: Public Health Literature

Greater Chicago Area

-Led program development for high school forestry curriculum in order to create network of youth environmental stewards throughout Chicago-Partnered with Chicago Public Schools to create meaningful service learning projects about environmental health and justice-Translated volunteer materials from English to Spanish-Wrote monthly newsletter for volunteer.

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

-Created intake form for Financial Opportunity Center to maximize clients' access to cost-reduction assistance for home energy bills, healthcare plans, and resources for children in order to build long-term capital-Translated existing intake documents from English to Spanish-Researched SNAP benefits and grocery stores throughout Belmont-Cragin neighborhood.

Greater Chicago Area

-Provided whole-class support for a 5th grade English/Language Arts classroom-Tutored a focus list of 12 students in vocabulary, comprehension, and language fluency with small group lessons and one-on-one check-in sessions-Monitored and analyzed students' academic and social-emotional progress using data from test scores, grades, and strengths.

College Park, MD

-Studied and compared municipalities' sustainability plans in Prince George's County to connect stated goals with university resources and faculty members-Researched green school initiatives and met with in-school coordinators to integrate materials related to stream conservation in the Anacostia River watershed into existing curriculum

College Park, MD

-Researched and detailed coastal resiliency and green infrastructure initiatives on the U.S. East Coast focused on case study in Norfolk, VA-Created database of social and physical scientists studying climate in Maryland to be consulted on state policy and science engagement initiatives

College Park, MD

Box office and front-of-house

Baltimore, MD

Designed communications plan to promote awareness and citizen involvement in environmental planning of pilot habitat project in Patterson Park with the Department of Recreation & Parks

Annapolis, MD

-Researched demographic make-up of Maryland legislative districts using maps and census data to project future voting trends-Analyzed legislative financial reports for campaigns in both state and federal elections to determine candidates’ funding patterns

Baltimore, MD

-Compiled and interpreted attendance and academic performance data for city schools to evaluate effectiveness of nonprofit program initiatives-Managed auction website for 2,500 guest fundraiser-Drafted and edited social media content and overall advertising strategy

Catonsville, MD

-Facilitated writing and production of original theatrical work among elementary and middle school students through activities in creative problem-solving-Mediated behavioral issues and conflicts between participants

Master Of City And Regional Planning, Housing And Land Use

Activities and Societies: Rutgers University Senate

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Geography And Spanish Literature

Activities and Societies: College Park Arts Scholars, Scholars Student Advisory Board, Sketchup Comedy, Alternative Breaks, Global Fellows.

Education record

Education record

Completed semester abroad in Santiago, Chile studying Latin American art and politics and living with a Spanish-immersive host family