Policy advisor at the First Deputy Mayor’s Office for MTA, Taxes, Pension and Labor issues

• Working Papers of the Rudin Center, author, “Understanding the Challenges Facing Regional Ferry Service,” 86-page research paper. • Researched and wrote literature review for 18-month analysis of MTA’s public processes.• Edited 6 committee reports for Hudson Valley Quadricentennial Commission Report; wrote Transportation Committee draft.

• Developed 115-page bike share proposal with team of students for two localities.• Conducted GIS analysis of Westchester transportation and density conditions.• Researched bike share programs and bike infrastructure models.

• Assisted managing large advocacy campaign to support new funding for the MTA.• Coordinated 10+ legislative lobby days, met with 10 legislators, scheduled 80+ meetings to lobby for transit funding.• Wrote 10 blog entries summarizing developments and accomplishments.• Helped create 120+ GIS maps detailing MTA service cuts by legislative district.

• Tracked and evaluated CB6 and transportation issues.• Liaised constantly with community members, constituents and advocates.• Presented weekly at Community Boards and neighborhood associations.• Drafted 100s of letters, press releases to address constituent/ community concerns.• Coordinator of 6-month Democracy 101 student engagement program (developed curriculum for 6 classes, recruited 50 students per year, managed “Mock Senate”).