Led Maryland’s transformative $24.8 Million Public Schools Decarbonization Program, across 24 schooldistricts, enhancing net zero infrastructure and equity in sustainability efforts.● Comprehensive Grant Administration: Directed all phases of the grant cycle, from solicitationthrough assessment to reporting, ensuring stringent compliance and maximizing fund utilization.Enhanced the operational framework to streamline processes, resulting in an 80% increase in grantdistribution efficiency.● Strategic Interagency Collaboration: Spearheaded partnerships with local, state, and federalagencies to scale decarbonization projects across Maryland.● Public Education and Advocacy: Led public engagement initiatives to heighten awareness ofnet-zero commitments and sustainable practices. Developed and executed educational campaigns thatreached over 100,000 residents, significantly increasing community participation in sustainabilityprograms.● Expertise in Renewable Energy: Established as the subject matter expert within the agency, providingcrucial insights and guidance on the latest advancements in sustainable energy solutions. Advisedsenior management on policy formulation and technology adoption, influencing state-level energystrategies.

Elevated UMBC's sustainability initiatives, leading to its recognition as a Top 50 Green College by US News &World Report. Orchestrated comprehensive climate and sustainability strategies across campus, significantlyenhancing UMBC’s environmental and educational outcomes.● Strategic Climate Action Leadership: Directed the development and implementation of the ClimateAction Plan, dramatically enhancing its scope and impact. Fostered strategic partnerships andleveraged campus-wide expertise, resulting in marked improvements in campus sustainability metricsand practices.● Advanced Data Management and Visualization: Utilized ESRI ArcGIS Pro and web platforms tomanage and visualize critical data for diverse campus applications, including climate change impacts,sustainability, stormwater compliance, and COVID-19 response metrics. Improved decision-makingthrough enhanced data accessibility and insights.● Funding Acquisition for Sustainability Projects: Proactively identified and secured competitivefunding, enhancing the university’s capacity to pursue ambitious sustainability projects. Successfullyobtained grants that increased project funding by 33%, supporting expansive sustainability initiatives.● Sustainability Reporting and Accountability: Compiled and presented pivotal reports, such asGreenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories, Second Nature, and AASHE STARS submissions. My effortsensured high levels of transparency and accountability, contributing to the university’s sustainedrecognition for environmental stewardship.

Climate Leadership: served as the university's sustainability and climate resilience official both internally and externally Climate Action Planning: led the update and implementation of the Climate Action Plan, providing oversight, leveraging expertise and building relationshipsData: responsible for the collection of various sustainability and climate data, designing data visualizations, and maintaining all GIS Sustainability and Climate Resilience web assets Sustainability Reporting: prepared and submitted annual external reports, i.e. STARS and Second Nature, for the universitySupervise : provided leadership to the Sustainability Office, managing one full-time sustainability coordinator, one post-graduate fellow and eight undergraduate student workersBudget Management: maintained the Sustainability Office’s Operating Budget, supported the development of the campus utilities budget, and assisted in budget planning for procurement of RECs and Carbon offsetsPolicy: analyzed and summarized federal, state, local, and University System policies to understand potential operational and fiscal impacts to the universityGrant Proposal Management: to fund various initiatives and projects

Managed sustainability and energy projects by working with campus stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute opportunities.Provided expertise and managed relationships to oversee the successful execution of Climate Action Work Plan goals.Generated, managed and shared university geospatial data using ArcGIS Desktop Mapping and ArcGIS online maps and applications.Secured funding for initiatives and projects through the identification and submission of competitive grant proposals, including the NYSERDA Campus Rev Challenge, which awarded $116,500 for the development of an energy master plan in August 2017.Promoted sustainable behaviors, practices, and principles on campus by fostering collaborative educational experiences for all members of the campus community through guest lecturing, serving as an internship advisor and club advisor.Represented the university as the official sustainability liaison and compiled data and prepared reports for internal stakeholders, such as the Board of Trustees and external organizations, such as AASHE STARS.Assisted with preparation and monitoring of $3 Million annual utilities budget.Guest lectured on Climate Change Policy, Environmental Psychology, Renewable Energy Systems, Intro to GIS, Sustainability Leadership 1 and 2, and First Year Program (100)

Managed sustainability metrics, including collection, analysis, and communication of data on waste diversion, utility consumption, efficiencies, GHG emissions, air quality, stormwater quality, financial analysis, and academic objectives.Prepared sustainability reports for University students, faculty, staff, and visitors, providing benchmarking and measurement verification of the University Tactical Sustainability Plan with the intent to report to the AASHE STARS database.Generated, managed, and shared university geospatial data through ArcGIS Desktop Mapping and ArcGIS online maps and applications.Secured funding for initiatives and projects by identifying and applying for competitive grants, and facilitating faculty applications.Promoted sustainable behaviors, practices, and principles on campus by fostering collaborative educational experiences for all members of the campus community.Served as the chair of the University Sustainability Committee, facilitating discussion and ideas among the University Administration, Department Directors, Student Groups, Community Partners, and Government Agencies.Worked with the Departments of Facilities and Grounds, and associated consultants/contractors, to plan and design capital improvement projects with sustainable development practices.Guest lectured on Environmental Conservation (Bio 300) and advised academic projects on Environmental Leadership (LDSP 250), Green Infrastructure Design, Physics Capstone (PHY 400), Ambient Air Quality Monitoring and Remote Sensing.

Experienced in identifying and securing federal and state funding opportunities for resiliency projects, including hazard mitigation and green infrastructure, by conducting screening for grant applications using GIS-based tools.Led resiliency planning by engaging multiple stakeholders on climate change modeling tools and scenarios and aiding in the design and engineering of critical infrastructure through hazards identification, vulnerability analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and recommendation of adaptation/mitigation techniques/technologies.Assisted industrial facilities in identifying cost-effective pollution prevention opportunities and technologies to reduce negative impacts on the environment and human health.Prepared federal regulatory reports, including USEPA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reports, annual air emissions reports, stormwater compliance reports, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reports, and Tier II reports for industrial and municipal facilities located in New England.Prepared state regulatory reports, including Toxics Use Reduction (TURA) plans and reports for multiple industrial facilities located in Massachusetts.Conducted environmental compliance inspections, including evaluations and implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, hazardous waste storage/disposal, and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans.Developed, updated, and assisted industrial facilities with their Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) plans and SPCC plans.Prepared Limited Plan Approvals, Multi Sector General Permits (MSGP), Non-Exposure Certifications, Underground Injection Control (UIC), and Beneficial Use Determinations.Conducted due diligence studies related to regulatory compliance issues and Phase I site assessments for various industrial/commercial facilities throughout the US and internationally.

Coordinated the communications and outreach efforts of a four-member team to identify, contact, and solicit conference exhibitors and sponsorships.Developed the content and secured pertinent speakers for the "Planning and Process" track of the conference, which focused on climate adaptation and resiliency planning for the natural and built environment in the Northeastern U.S. by liaising with a panel of experts.Secured over $30,000 in support and twenty sponsors through collaboration with the University Conference Staff and a student-led exhibitor and sponsorship team.Produced and edited copy, and established relationships with relevant stakeholders to participate and support the conference.

Educated and collaborated with multiple stakeholders on issues related to multi-modal transportation at the intra-city and regional level.Assisted in implementing various action items for the University's Climate Action Plan as a member of the Sustainability Committee.Conducted mapping of the University's commuters for use in GHG reporting and continuity of operations route planning using GIS.Designed, organized, and promoted campus sustainability improvement projects.Analyzed transportation data to compile Scope 3 GHG emissions.Represented the University's interests as a liaison with the Regional Transportation Management Association and served on the City of Keene's (NH) Inner-City Bus Task Force to foster collaboration with municipalities.