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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

As the Zoning Specialist with the City of Cambridge, my primary focus is on diligently enforcing the zoning ordinance and representing the city. I provide leadership to the Zoning department, overseeing the Board of Zoning Appeal, new zoning hire training, and collaboration with other city departments on zoning matters. My expertise lies in interpreting and enforcing complex zoning ordinances for building permits, certificates of occupancy, and zoning reviews for the License Commission through ViewPoint Cloud, while also conducting site inspections to ensure zoning ordinance compliance and resolving citizen queries on zoning violations. I take an active role in supporting Board of Zoning Appeal meetings, managing petitioner communications, and addressing their concerns.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

I specialized in impact fee modeling, using TischlerBise Excel models to accurately assess fiscal impact, capital improvement, and development fees. My responsibilities included data collection from various sources, such as PUMA, US Census, Esri, OnTheMap, and ITE TripGen databases, to provide comprehensive study area insights. I wrote comprehensive impact fee reports that provided clients with clear insights into methodologies, service standards, and cost factors for client clarity.

Richmond, Virginia

I created data visualizations using ArcMap and Excel. This involved mapping collected data and developing land-use maps, pivot tables, bar graphs, and data charts to support data-driven decisions. Additionally, I utilized American FactFinder to mine US Census data to produce the CURA Metro View Development Tracker, providing users with a snapshot of key economic development studies. I played a vital role as a land-use researcher on VCU-led projects, actively conducting analyses of economic, social, and fiscal impacts across the City of Richmond and surrounding areas, contributing actionable insights for informed decision-making.

Richmond, Virginia

I led the response to a State-issued RFP, including meeting with the client to articulate win themes and company objectives, comprising a cover letter, tracking compliance, and writing the proposal to convey intention, scope of work, system implementation, and cost proposal in hopes to secure bid. I contributed to publications, editing articles, updating directories, and implementing QR codes for convenient access. I attended committee meetings to track legislation representing client interests and prepared testimonies in support of these bills.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Capitol Semester is a unique opportunity for qualified undergraduate students to work hands-on in the office of a Virginia Delegate or Senator during the General Assembly. During my time in the Virginia Capitol Semester program, I gained invaluable experience in legislative support by tracking current legislation, attending committee meetings, and conducting research for Delegate Ken Plum. I collaborated closely with Delegate Plum's Legislative Assistant to design an informative end-of-session newsletter and maintained active constituent outreach through online correspondence, offering clarity on community concerns and local legislation.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I coordinated impactful media efforts, co-hosting a policy roundtable with the Center for American Progress, attended by three members of Congress, state legislators, and gun violence survivors, with over 200 attendees. I distributed social media talking points to reach over 6,000 activists for state legislators, helped organize successful fundraisers, raising approximately $30,000 from 150 donors, and created a social media toolkit to promote a community vigil with over 1,500 attendees, featuring DC Mayor Bowser.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I enhanced the library's online presence by managing and growing its Facebook and Twitter accounts, doubling the follower count and deepening connections with the local Polish community. I established an online forum using Google Hangouts, facilitating direct communication between library board members and users. I streamlined social media management by organizing and creating instructional guides for efficient platform administration, including Google+, Hootsuite, and Eventbrite, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Master Of Liberal Arts, Sustainability

Graduate Certificates (Expected May 2024): - Corporate Sustainability and Innovation - Sustainable Cities and Communities

B.S.B.A - Dual Degree, Urban And Regional Studies; Political Science

Activities and Societies: The National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Urban Studies Students Association Club; Young Democrats.

Summer Semester, Architecture And Urbanism

German Language Certification Level A 1.1