• Lead projects and initiatives focused on equitable transportation, sustainable mobility, and expanding access• Interface with local agencies, interest groups, and the public to coordinate transportation plans and programs• Represent the RTC in public-facing settings, including media interviews, stakeholder meetings and community outreach events • Provide input on climate and sustainability measures as it relates to regional transportation and public transit

• Managed projects – including those related to transportation, sustainability, and health – and collaborated with stakeholders to support implementation of the Southern Nevada Strong (SNS) Regional Plan• Led studies related to urban heat and heat vulnerability, including the Southern Nevada Extreme Heat Vulnerability Analysis, which identified areas in the region with populations most vulnerable to extreme heat • Developed and launched a fresh produce pop-up market program at a public… Show more • Managed projects – including those related to transportation, sustainability, and health – and collaborated with stakeholders to support implementation of the Southern Nevada Strong (SNS) Regional Plan• Led studies related to urban heat and heat vulnerability, including the Southern Nevada Extreme Heat Vulnerability Analysis, which identified areas in the region with populations most vulnerable to extreme heat • Developed and launched a fresh produce pop-up market program at a public transit hub to increase access to affordable fruits and vegetables in a food desert• Assisted in the production of transportation-related reports, plans and presentations, and represented the RTC in a variety of public-facing settings• Analyzed data for regional planning studies, as well as for development of briefings for agency leadership and elected officials Show less

• Conducted studies and surveys pertaining to the Southern Nevada Strong (SNS) Regional Plan and prepared reports on findings, including those related to healthy food access, sustainability, and housing affordability• Collaborated with stakeholders to monitor progress of planning priorities and implementation of SNS strategies through the development of annual reports, data visualization, and an indicators dashboard• Supported transportation and regional planning efforts through… Show more • Conducted studies and surveys pertaining to the Southern Nevada Strong (SNS) Regional Plan and prepared reports on findings, including those related to healthy food access, sustainability, and housing affordability• Collaborated with stakeholders to monitor progress of planning priorities and implementation of SNS strategies through the development of annual reports, data visualization, and an indicators dashboard• Supported transportation and regional planning efforts through research, community engagement, resource development, and planning workshops and symposiums• Assisted with development and execution of external communications – including newsletters, factsheets, presentations, and social media content – pertaining to regional planning efforts Show less

• Produced news content and communications material for the Ford School of Public Policy• Contributed content to and assist in the editing of the Ford School’s biannual alumni magazine

• Tought a four-credit introductory journalism course that explores news writing, news coverage, and media consumption• Developed curriculum, weekly lectures and assignments geared toward developing students’ writing skills and improving their understanding of the news industry

• Assisted in the development plans for land within the city's two designated downtown redevelopment areas and strategic parking initiatives • Reviewed city contracts and development agreements and created schedules of performance to ensure compliance; Identified key contractual provision the city leveraged to terminate an agreement with a non-performing developer with rights to several downtown parcels• Drafted governing documents (Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws) for a business… Show more • Assisted in the development plans for land within the city's two designated downtown redevelopment areas and strategic parking initiatives • Reviewed city contracts and development agreements and created schedules of performance to ensure compliance; Identified key contractual provision the city leveraged to terminate an agreement with a non-performing developer with rights to several downtown parcels• Drafted governing documents (Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws) for a business park owners association with department management and city attorneys • Helped update and edit department promotional materials and internal newsletter Show less

• Provided technical assistance and support to community partners facilitating statewide outreach program targeting nursing home residents• Developed strategy recommendation for nursing facility diversion initiative aimed at reducing unnecessary nursing home admissions• Coordinated 2013 Nevada Aging & Disability Services Division Statewide Conference• Designed marketing materials and resources to promote various state-facilitated programs

• Served as the agency lead on the implementation of a Medicare cost-savings program for low-income beneficiaries• Coordinated outreach events that educated the community about services offered through the organization’s Aging & Disability Resource Center• Developed marketing materials and handled public relations and social media efforts

• Covered breaking news, community affairs, and local politics

• Assisted in the planning and facilitation of the annual summer camp that prepared students with disabilities for post-graduation employment and education opportunities• Filmed and edited video portfolios for individuals with disabilities in an effort to bolster their employment prospects• Helped organize various activities and projects for several Las Vegas-based disability advocacy organizations

• Provided accurate and compelling coverage of both anticipated and breaking news for print and web, including news stories, and community affairs and business features• Handled various multimedia assignments, including live-blogging from the 2009 North American International Auto Show and assisting with web video projects• Assisted newsroom reporters and editors with research, interviews, and fact-checking

• Worked on special assignments and multimedia projects • Wrote news and feature stories on university leadership and administration, and student life• Took part in all editorial decisions, from content and coverage, to layout and design• Managed staff editors and reporters• Designed and laid out two sections