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Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

I administer multiple HUD-funded grants for the City of Appleton including Community Development Block Grant, Continuum of Care, and Emergency Housing and Homeless grants for non-profit community subrecipients. Responsibilities of this role include serving as the lead agency for grant applications, reviewing subrecipient reimbursement requests for financial compliance with program rules, monitoring of subrecipient activities for grant compliance, drafting funding plans, administering internal and external grant application processes, engaging community members, and communicating regularly with subrecipient organizations to track progress. This position requires close attention to detail and frequent reference to HUD regulations and grant requirements. I assist with planning and neighborhood development programs in coordination with other specialized team members.

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

I served as an intern in the Iowa City Housing Authority, primarily assisting with the Public Housing program. Responsibilities of this role included reviewing and entering tenant information for yearly renewals, providing information on the ICA's programs to tenants and applicants, updating waitlist information via mailing communications, and assisting staff with various projects as needed.

I was a Teaching, Research, and Graduate Assistant in the Department of Planning and Public Affairs. I was a TA for Land Use Law, Methods II, and Public Finance and Budgeting, assisting students as needed and serving as a resource for graduate students in the course. As an RA I conducted a research project to examine property tax laws across the Midwest, paying special attention to property tax policies to consider for adoption in Iowa to increase low-to-moderate homeownership opportunities. As a GA I was responsible for creating social media posts and drafting informational stories to increase the department's online presence.

Remote, West Burlington

I produced multiple grant applications, collected and analyzed demographic data data, and assisted with general planning tasks, such as public engagement.

Remote

Provided assistance launching AmeriCorps member programming focused on leadership and DEI. This position included developing content for programming, collecting and reviewing demographic data, and producing new initiatives for future leadership programs.

In this role, I spearheaded a grant-writing effort for a matching grant request for almost $400,000 from various private foundations. I also led DEI research and analysis to better understand best practices for recruiting and increasing member retention for AmeriCorps.

Master'S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: UI Homecoming, Ignite UI, Hawkeyes for Warren