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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington, Dc

* Analyzes and prepares Validated End-User (VEU) and Entity List actions through detailed review of classified and open source information, law enforcement actions, entity & country export licensing policy, the stated end-use vs. application to proliferation activities, and economic analysis of the proposed action, among other items* Prepares briefing materials and presents findings to political leadership, program offices, external agencies, foreign governments, and the public to obtain recommendations and advocate for concurrence* Develops office and department positions on issues related to the VEU program and the Entity List* Brokers agreements with business clients and interagency partners to reach consensus on conditions for US export authorizations of shipments to India and China for the VEU program* Negotiates conditions for restoration of export privileges for foreign persons who violate the Export Administration Regulations among law enforcement agents and agencies, the interagency export community, and the listed entity

Syracuse, Ny

* Co-wrote the GreenPrint for Success, a guide on how to create, implement, & evaluate green jobs programs* Assessed the feasibility and provided an overview on what nonprofits and local governments should consider when developing a green jobs program* Described the role of collaborative partnerships, partnership types, and potential partners for a green jobs program* Explored and explained the grant application process, and provided a sample of available green job grants* Provided an implementation strategy for a green jobs program that addresses how to build organizational and human capital capacity, market the program, construct a budget, place trained workers in jobs, evaluate program success, and achieve long-term sustainability

Syracuse, Ny

* Developed an economic model to forecast increases in peak electricity demand correlated with potential population and temperature variations for New York City* Researched options to ease effects of climate change on peak electricity demand in urban centers, concentrating specifically in advancements in distributed generation and development of Smart Grid components* Studied market effects on peak electricity demand, including the interoperability of U.S. electric grid and the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil* Explored the jurisdictional relationship among all electricity regulators for New York City* Presented analysis to faculty advisor regarding possible future scenarios for New York City electrical supply and demand, and outlined a plan project to create a model to recommend changes to electricity production and transmission

Orlando, Fl & Tallahassee, Fl

* Contributed to the 2008 Minority Office Energy Platform, included net metering, decoupling, and energy efficiency bills* Planned and coordinated a multi-district and cross-governmental forum to explain Florida’s property tax constitutional amendment to constituents and the press* Developed and wrote legislation to address outdated statewide appliance standards* Negotiated with state agencies, district school boards, and public interest groups to draft legislation to resolve problems with placing exceptional students in residential care facilities* Researched and composed legislation to reduce copper theft throughout Florida

Washington, Dc

* Advocated for the reauthorization of the Ryan White CARE Act on Capitol Hill* Tracked legislation, analyzed policy options, and briefed senior policy staff on advocacy efforts* Planned and managed all aspects of a national conference

Mpa, Environmental Policy

Research Focus: Energy & Environmental Policy and Economics

Ma, Economics

Ba, Economics