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Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Resolve complex issues arising from the implementation of the Hazard Mitigation Assistance program. Prioritize, resolve, elevate and expedite issues of national significance from FEMA Regions and major disaster operations. Develop reports and recommendations for senior leadership action. Lead team of technical staff in reviewing all Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants for FY17. Provide policy and technical guidance on implementation of Sector-based Disaster Recovery… Show more Resolve complex issues arising from the implementation of the Hazard Mitigation Assistance program. Prioritize, resolve, elevate and expedite issues of national significance from FEMA Regions and major disaster operations. Develop reports and recommendations for senior leadership action. Lead team of technical staff in reviewing all Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants for FY17. Provide policy and technical guidance on implementation of Sector-based Disaster Recovery model. Provide policy recommendations and data analysis to support technical drafting assistance of Disaster Recovery Reform Act. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Develop and implement strategic, 3-year project, and staffing plans for enhancing community resiliency. Lead regional National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program and Nation Dam Safety Program delivery. Provide technical support to public and private sector stakeholders on the National Flood Insurance Program. Develop tool to evaluate multi-stakeholder benefits of risk-reduction activities. Apply regulations, policy and guidance to analyses associated with hazard mitigation and floodplain… Show more Develop and implement strategic, 3-year project, and staffing plans for enhancing community resiliency. Lead regional National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program and Nation Dam Safety Program delivery. Provide technical support to public and private sector stakeholders on the National Flood Insurance Program. Develop tool to evaluate multi-stakeholder benefits of risk-reduction activities. Apply regulations, policy and guidance to analyses associated with hazard mitigation and floodplain mapping. Coordinate with Floodplain Management Branch regarding execution of RiskMAP projects, including public outreach and education on flood insurance and explaining the mapping process to the general public. Develop regional policy for incorporating sea level rise into design requirements and benefit-cost analysis. Develop standard operating procedure for implementing hazard mitigation into Stafford Act §428 related projects and advise other program areas on future implementation of the law and necessary revisions to policy. Advise Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) staff on analyzing highly-complex program eligibility issues. Show less

Forest Hills, Ny

Lead team of technical professionals in review of highly complex, non-traditional, and politically sensitive projects for the second largest ($1.44 billion) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) fund in history; represent Sandy Recovery Office in discussions with the White House Council on Environmental Quality on green infrastructure; conduct benefit cost analysis for $1.6 billion in projects; One of ten benefit cost analysis trainers nationwide; provide policy interpretation to hazard… Show more Lead team of technical professionals in review of highly complex, non-traditional, and politically sensitive projects for the second largest ($1.44 billion) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) fund in history; represent Sandy Recovery Office in discussions with the White House Council on Environmental Quality on green infrastructure; conduct benefit cost analysis for $1.6 billion in projects; One of ten benefit cost analysis trainers nationwide; provide policy interpretation to hazard mitigation branch on program issues; provide technical assistance for sea level rise adaption in major infrastructure projects; lead data review, quality control, field, and data collection teams over the course of the post-Sandy repetitive loss property assessment of 10,500+ properties; assess and collect data on properties with multiple flood insurance claims; assist local officials in understanding and implementing local floodplain ordinances; advise residents on floodplain ordinances, hazard mitigation, effects of mitigation on insurance premiums, and government funding available for home elevation and other home flood-hazard mitigation including NYC Build It Back, Recreate NY Smart Home, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); create FIRMettes for inclusion in repetitive loss property database; develop new process for FIRMette creation increasing productivity from average of 25 per day to 100 per day; train 22 staff members and 56 FEMA Corps members on FIRMette creation process; develop FIRMette step-by-step tutorials for staff and 56 FEMA Corps volunteers; create organization chart and roster for repetitive loss project assessing 6000+ properties; provide technical assistance for staff in Google Earth Pro, Excel, Access, and Streets & Trips; develop publications for Open House Forums regarding implications of the publication of Preliminary Work Maps as the current Best Available Flood Hazard Data. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Teach Disaster Law to a diverse group of upper level Juris Doctor and LL.M. students.

Greater New York City Area

Analyze New York State agriculture law and land use law; develop legislative outline and analysis of Article 25-AA agricultural districts; develop recommendations for supporting suburban agriculture.

Greater New York City Area

Drafted motions to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, FOIA requests, and letters to clients; drafted memoranda on Commodities Futures Trade Commission regulations implementing Dodd-Frank Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulations for hydroelectric dam license transfer, Clean Water Act dredge and fill permitting procedure, FOIA procedures, and local ordinances; used Google Earth and municipal GIS system to create map overlays for satellite images of properties; proofread and… Show more Drafted motions to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, FOIA requests, and letters to clients; drafted memoranda on Commodities Futures Trade Commission regulations implementing Dodd-Frank Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulations for hydroelectric dam license transfer, Clean Water Act dredge and fill permitting procedure, FOIA procedures, and local ordinances; used Google Earth and municipal GIS system to create map overlays for satellite images of properties; proofread and revised administrative filings. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Provided customer service to students, staff, and faculty; troubleshot technical issues with media equipment; filmed and webcasted events and lectures; trained 12 new staff members.

Greater New York City Area

Received Land Use Law Center Distinguished Service Award; analyzed shoreline sustainability policies and made recommendations for sea level rise adaptation in the Hudson River Valley, authored sections on stormwater management, disaster mitigation, the national flood insurance program, wetlands, coastal zone management, and water quality, and edited the 106-page report to improve readability for expert and general audiences; wrote comprehensive reports on municipal policies to promote urban… Show more Received Land Use Law Center Distinguished Service Award; analyzed shoreline sustainability policies and made recommendations for sea level rise adaptation in the Hudson River Valley, authored sections on stormwater management, disaster mitigation, the national flood insurance program, wetlands, coastal zone management, and water quality, and edited the 106-page report to improve readability for expert and general audiences; wrote comprehensive reports on municipal policies to promote urban agriculture and green buildings; organized and developed marketing materials for sustainable development law conference; selected and developed content for the Centers’ quarterly newsletter and website; administrated and contributed to Pace Law School’s Environmental Law Program Blog on Centers’ behalf; prepared PowerPoint presentations for use by staff members at meetings with local leaders; attended meetings with local leaders to coordinate redevelopment policies. Show less

New York City, Ny

Briefed staff on adoption of the Copenhagen Accord and positions of UN Member States regarding Security Council reform; reviewed UNFAO development plan for St. Kitts and Nevis.

Greater New York City Area

Wrote memoranda for staff and legislators on stormwater management issues, revolving energy loan programs, and energy efficiency initiatives; reviewed Westchester County’s municipal waste disposal contract with a waste-to-power facility and resolved issues which would have cost the County thousands of dollars annually.

Greater New York City Area

Drafted consent orders for pesticide and air regulation violations; compiled data for creation of an environmental justice pesticide initiative; prepared documents for discovery and Freedom of Information Law requests.

Greater New York City Area

Developed an environmental education campaign for business leaders, schools, and the general public on sustainable development; connected consumers with 25 local businesses offering green products and services; collaborated with the Mayor of White Plains, environmental non-profit organizations, and local businesses.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Edited and contributed to "Public Participation in Transboundary Water Resource Management: A Handbook"; wrote memorandum comparing 30+ transboundary water resource management strategic implementation plans in 17 categories; collaborated with UNEP staff to develop monitoring and evaluation guidelines for public participation.

Ll.M., Environmental Law - Land Use And Sustainable Development

Activities and Societies: GreenLaw Blog - Contributor and Administrator, Land Use Law Center - Student Liaison Theodore W. Kheel Research.

Juris Doctor, Environmental And International Law

Activities and Societies: National Environmental Moot Court Competition - '09 Vice Chair, Student Bar Association - Secretary, Public.

Bachelor Of Arts, Majors: Philosophy And Economics; Minor: Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Vice President - Class of ‘06, Student Congress - Representative ‘03-’06, Student Judicial Board - Member, WQAC.