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San Diego, California, United States

Responsible for program development and implementation of sustainability-focused projects, policies, and initiatives, including the Port’s first microgrid project, advancement of clean freight solutions, infrastructure modernization, electrification of operations, and advancements of renewable energy and resiliency initiatives to reduce air emissions, save money, and increase energy reliability. Works closely with other departments within the Port and external stakeholders (utilities, state regulators, other agencies, non-profits, and academia) to ensure efficient and thoughtful completion of sustainability efforts that drive achievement of the Port’s Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS) and the Climate Action Plan (CAP). Creates strategic plans to achieve near- and long-term priorities set forth by the Port and regulatory bodies. Monitors industry trends and technologies. Coordinates with tenants and community groups to ensure that programs and projects are aligned with stakeholder needs. Serves as an expert resource for journalists and other members of the news media about the latest developments in sustainability technology or practices at the Port. Creates reports about sustainability performance and shares findings with stakeholders. Prior team accomplishments include:- 18% reduction in GHG emissions- $10M in avoided energy costs due to energyefficiency and renewable energy- Infrastructure to support electric vehicles and equipment- Implementation of a California Energy Commission grant funded microgrid at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal

Responsible for the development of strategic energy planning initiatives and implementing projects to meet the Port's Climate Action Plan goals; planning, managing, and implementing initiatives and projects associated with the Port's Green Port Program; oversee staff and outreach activities; stakeholder engagement; effective implementation of sustainability programs aimed at providing Port leadership with recommendations to enhance the environmental, social, and fiscal prosperity of the Port and the community; strategic planning initiatives to improve cross-department coordination, efficient use of Port resources, and innovative project implementation; budget oversight; grant administration and team coordination/management,

Responsible for planning, managing, and implementing initiatives and projects associated with the Port's Green Port Program, the Climate Action Plan, and other relevant programs, staff, and outreach activities. Responsible for engaging outside stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of sustainability programs, as well as providing Port management and staff with recommendations to advance the Port's programs aimed at enhancing the environmental, social, and fiscal prosperity of the District and the community.

San Diego

Professional Instructor of Measuring Sustainable Impact, a required course for the Sustainable Business Practices certificate.

San Diego

American Planning Association (APA) SAN Diego Section, Board of Directors - Program Co-Chair (2011-2017) and Membership and Marketing Chair (2017-2020) - Responsible for developing educational programs for Certified Planners and a broad range of environmental and land use planning professionals. Programs are aimed at providing continuing education opportunities to planning professionals within the San Diego area. Responsibilities include ensuring APA members have the opportunity to gain local and relevant continuing education credits to maintain certifications as planners (AICP designated). Responsible for coordinating all program and event logistics, including coordinating speakers/panelists, preparing PowerPoint presentations, coordinating venues and catering, managing the online registration process, preparing all social media/publicly releasable content, preparing graphic posters/logos to further promote events, and managing the Program’s budget. As a Programs Co-Chair, responsibilities include applying to the National APA for continued maintenance credits for attendees. Some examples of educational programs (with attendance ranging between 80-160 people per program) have been developed and coordinated: • Regional Stormwater Permit, California Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region (February 2013) • Future of Redevelopment in San Diego (April 2013)• When Business Friendly Happens to Planners: Ethics in Planning (June 2013)• Collaborative Planning: A Navy Perspective on Energy and Mission Compatibility (August 2013)• Pure Water San Diego: The City of San Diego’s Purified Water Program (March 2014)• Planning for Breweries in San Diego (August 2014)• Climate Action Planning: A Regional Perspective (November 2014)Previous position on the APA-SD Board of Directors: Legislative DirectorFor additional information on the APA San Diego Section, please visit www.sdapa.org.

Solana Beach

Served as Cardno's Lead Sustainability Planner and Project Manager responsible for the development and implementation of the long-term sustainable development and asset management programs, tools, and programs.• Project Manager responsible for the development of the Port of Long Beach's Sustainable Design and Construction Guidelines and associated Sustainability Dashboard for the Engineering Bureau. These guidelines have also serviced the West Coast Ports Sustainability Guidelines, via the West Coast Ports Collaborative Working Group, I2S2 / AAPA.• Sustainability Planner for the Port of San Diego supporting tasks related to the tracking and implementation of the Green Port Policy and Climate Action Plan.• Deputy Project Manager responsible for developing Sustainability Plans for federal, municipal, and Port agencies. Responsibilities include developing Ten Year Sustainability Plans to meet specific sustainability goals, including: - GHG Reductions/Inventory; - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; - Water Use Efficiency and Management; - Pollution Prevention & Waste Reduction; - Regional & Local Integrated Planning; - Sustainable Building Design, Construction, O&M, & Deconstruction; - Sustainable Acquisition (Green Procurement); - Optimize Use of Alternative Fuels; - Promote Electronic Stewardship; and - Sustain Formal Environmental Management System.• Architectural Assessor responsible for preparing Architectural and ADA Assessments of Federal government assets and developing Facility Condition Assessments.• Responsible for developing a Sustainability Performance Baseline Analysis for Cardno-Solana Beach office that includes documentation of all existing business operations, identifying office sustainability initiatives, and organizing office-wide outreach events. Responsible for preparing proposals as the Cardno Lead Sustainability Planner.

Manly, Australia, Nsw

• Researched local, regional and national environmental databases, provided community environmental consultation, worked closely with Manly Council regional government on environmental research studies to determine environmental compliance in the areas of water quality, land-use, site contamination, restoration and conservation.• Prepared marketing material and presentation boards for Manly Council and the Manly Environment Centre.• Maintained project databases, managed office agenda, and developed educational workshops and festivals on sustainability, renewable energy, water conservation, biodiversity and climate change.• Prepared Council reports and assisted with the preparation of EIRs and EISs.• Managed volunteers and oversaw University student research in undergraduate, graduate, international studies on conservation, preservation, restoration, and energy economics.

Greater San Diego Area

• Served as an architectural drafter responsible for preparing CAD construction documents on LEED projects including the Nobel Athletic Area and Library and the programming and schematic drawings for the San Diego County Medical Examiners Building. • Documented existing conditions and prepared construction documents for school modernizations throughout the Grossmont Union High School District and the Buena Park School District. • Prepared presentation boards for governmental review for the City of San Diego and County of San Diego and assisted in the preparation of marketing proposals.• Developed the company-wide CAD Standards and managed all reprographic needs.

Master, Sustainable Development, A

Environmental Auditor, Environmental Planning, A

RABQSA-AU: Management Systems Auditing RABQSA-EM: Auditing Environmental Management Systems

Bachelor, Architecture

Architecture