The Center for Active Design is the leading non-profit organization using design to foster healthy and engaged communities. We take a multi-disciplinary approach to translating research into practical design solutions. We guide the creation and implementation of initiatives that respond to unique community priorities, and result in measurable outcomes. Our mission is to transform design and development practice, ensuring equitable access to vibrant public and private spaces that support healthy… Show more The Center for Active Design is the leading non-profit organization using design to foster healthy and engaged communities. We take a multi-disciplinary approach to translating research into practical design solutions. We guide the creation and implementation of initiatives that respond to unique community priorities, and result in measurable outcomes. Our mission is to transform design and development practice, ensuring equitable access to vibrant public and private spaces that support healthy communities. www.centerforactivedesign.org Show less

Urban Community and Health Equity Student FellowStudied the intersection of public health, public policy and urban planning using a social justice framework.Interest in the intersection of structural inequity, health inequity and economic inequity.

• Wrote, drafted and edited grant proposals, qualitative research analyses, Op-Eds, and abstracts• Investigated and assessed environmental health impacts• Assembled quantitative and qualitative research materials for faculty member

• Briefed the IWBI team on place-based health impacts and active design guidelines• Produced literature reviews for the Standard Development IWBI team• Delivered project proposals, scientific reports and educational presentations• Influenced the product evolution of the WELL Building Standard in the delivery of v2 of the WELL Building Standard• Secured a network of professional and academic expert stakeholders for IWBI

http://www.mscretail.com/• Conducted market analysis and engaged key stakeholders in determining feasibility of proposed projects and partnershipsresulting in the delivery of comprehensive business plans• Managed and built relationships with local government entities, nonprofit business improvement districts, anchor institutions(such as Penn, Temple and Drexel), developers, REITs, community organizations, and retail clients• Authored and edited RFPs and prepared delivery of… Show more http://www.mscretail.com/• Conducted market analysis and engaged key stakeholders in determining feasibility of proposed projects and partnershipsresulting in the delivery of comprehensive business plans• Managed and built relationships with local government entities, nonprofit business improvement districts, anchor institutions(such as Penn, Temple and Drexel), developers, REITs, community organizations, and retail clients• Authored and edited RFPs and prepared delivery of proposal packages• Analyzed demographic data for senior management and clients• Improved market exposure through strategic partnerships and event organization• Recruited and trained new team members and reorganized development teams within the office Show less

Classroom Teacher (Grades 5,6,7) • Summer School Teacher School District of Philadelphia.• Engaged in intensive professional development around core teacher competencies.• Teacher for Therapeutic Emotional Support Classroom in the School District of Philadelphia.• Responsibilities include caseload for 15 students' Individualized Education Plans, lead teacher for multiage classroom for all subjects taught as the lead classroom teacher.

• Named by the President of the University of Pennsylvania as Service Nation Intern in Fall of 2010.• Responsibilities included providing administrative support to Netter Center staff and professors in the Penn Graduate School of Education, coordination and organization of urban education courses, community tutoring programs, and after school enrichment.

• Served as the assistant to the teacher as well as a mentor to students.

• Responsibilities included teaching English and Social Studies, serving as Humanities Department Head, and drafting and executing eight lesson plans per week.

• Taught first grade summer school for Philadelphia School District.• Responsibilities included preparation and execution of sixteen lesson plans/week and teaching math, reading, science, writing, and Tae Kwon Do.• Engaged in intensive professional development around the core principles of Philadelphia Freedom Schools.