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Mclean, Virginia, Us

Manage environmental assessment projects and conducts technical reviews for federal agencies including NIST, USDA, and USACE. Review of environmental assessments and sustainability of proposed semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Project managed and authored sections of 5,000-page USACE environmental impact statement (EIS) of 13 dams and reservoirs in OR. Project manager and technical reviewer of USDA environmental assessment plans for watershed management and water infrastructure projects in over 25 states. Environmental auditing and reporting.

Rockville, Maryland, Us

Environmental feasibility assessment for trail project. Prepared permitting submissions for compensatory mitigation projects. Develop flood mitigation and resiliency plans for over 60 electrical substation sites in DC, DE, and NJ

Trenton, New Jersey, Us

Environmental permitting support for compensatory wetland mitigation and stream restoration projects in MD. In leading proposals for stream restoration and green infrastructure projects (>$1million), I strategized growth for the DC regional office. I led the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee to implement initiatives at the firm to increase awareness and representation within the firm. Lastly, to further the firm's commitment to climate change and water resource management, I serve as representing member on the American Sustainable Business Council Climate Working Group.

New Haven, Ct, Us

Advised the Office of Sustainability managers and engineers in defining Yale University Main Campus's stormwater management goals. Researched the feasibility of green infrastructure projects on Yale’s campus to select projects that directly coincide with the city's stormwater management goals.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Oversaw contractor maintenance of over 300 green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) sites for the development of maintenance protocols for GSI Maintenance Manual deliverable due to EPA regulators. Prepared technical memos and presentations as the liaison to planning, design and construction groups to provide feedback on maintainability of GSI. Collaborated weekly with GIS specialists to develop green infrastructure component system in ArcGIS for CityWorks asset management and work order system.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Developed the Authority's Sustainable Stormwater Retrofits Program which included the development of green infrastructure practices at the urban transit facilities. Audited SEPTA’s 10 largest bus and transit facilities for feasibility of stormwater management retrofits to pursue eligibility of PWD Stormwater Management Incentive Program (SMIP) funding. Composed plan sheets in AutoCAD for pre- and post-construction drainage area maps, stormwater management plans and generated HydroCAD models to determine post-construction compliance of regional rail parking lots. Managed BMP maintenance contract for 12 of the Authority’s underground stormwater detention systems at regional rail stations and oversaw contractor maintenance on site.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Composed site plans and details in AutoCAD for rail station stormwater improvements, reviewed bus depot facility drainage system plans for the feasibility of capture and reuse of greywater for bus washing, determined quantity takeoff and construction and materials costs for stormwater management retrofits, contacted outside vendors for stormwater management products for installation in the proposed retrofits, and presented proposed stormwater management retrofit designs and feasibility analysis to department engineers for approval.

Trenton, Nj, Us

Reviewed and edited Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) in accordance with FEMA Flood Insurance Study standards in ArcGIS. Reviewed Flood Damage Prevention Ordinances for NJ municipalities, e-mailed final drafts to respective community clerks, and updated and maintained municipal information in Microsoft Access.

Zurich, Ch

Assisted in organizing and preparing for the Businesses United for Conservation Industry Partnership launch meeting and moderated the discussion for a group of 7 industry professionals about the benefits and challenges of the emerging stormwater management industry in Philadelphia.

Master Of Environmental Management (Mem), Coastal Urban Resiliency And Water Resource Management

Master Of Science (M.S.), Civil Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Civil Engineering