Executed a comprehensive evaluation of the $30 million Renewable Heat New York (RHNY) program. Engaged in project management tasks, including budgeting, contract (re)negotiations, and large portfolio tracking.

Performed environmental assessment and remediation work on New Jersey properties to ensure sites are compliant with Dept. of Environmental Protection standards. Conducted concrete, soil, geotechnical, and well-water sampling to test for on-site pollution.

Participated in a rotational internship program with the Kisumu County Dept. of Health, the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). Analyzed and interpreted health data sets, including maternal mortality, Tuberculosis, and socio-economic risk factors. Performed a literature review on maternal and reproductive health in Kenya post-adoption of the 2010 Constitution.

Conducted scientific research and analysis to support NYSERDA’s environmental research program with a focus on air quality and health effects. Prepared summaries of previous and ongoing research projects to improve policy-making ability with respect to community health as part of the NYS Health Across All Policies Initiative. Developed a NYS-specific primer on Carbon Monoxide (CO) in indoor air, including energy-related sources of CO, human health effects, existing NYS laws/regulations, and a monetization of CO poisonings and deaths in NYC. Delivered a technical briefing on a model of the air quality and public health benefits associated with New York City’s 80x50 Climate Plan to the Environmental Research Team.

40 hours/week position funded by the Lehigh University Environmental Initiative. Designed and constructed pilot-scale sand columns to model biosand filters. Monitored flow rate, turbidity removal, and Escherichia coli removal of pilot-scale sand columns.