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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

As a supervisor and project manager in the planning division of Raleigh Parks, I approach citywide goals from a systems perspective—exploring how parks, recreation, and open space fit into a broader context of city planning, community development, public health, and natural resource conservation.Core Responsibilities:Strategic planning and performance measurement in support of implementing the PRCR System Plan.Representing PRCR in city-wide planning efforts, including the City of Raleigh Strategic Plan, 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Raleigh Arts Plan, corridor studies, and small area plans.GIS workflow design and team coordination for the development of the Experience Based Park Access Model, a spatial model used to redefine how the City of Raleigh measures and tracks level of service for the parks system. (Winner of the G. Herbert Stout Cup Award for innovative use of GIS technology)Founding member of the City of Raleigh iTeam, an interdisciplinary group of highly motivated employees selected from across the city government, responsible for developing and managing the IDEAraleigh public ideas competition.Interface with Planning, Zoning, and property owners in rezoning, subdivision, and site plan review; ensuring consistency with regulations for greenway land dedication and PRCR goals and policies; as well as negotiating for the provision of public open spaces in the context of private development.Project management in both lead and supervisory roles, including the selection and management of consultant teams for planning, design, construction, and environmental assessment projects.Coordinating survey design, community outreach, data analysis, and mapping for a range of planning initiatives including park master plans, land acquisition opportunities, and community engagement.Preparation and presentation of plans, studies, and analysis for City Council, citizen groups, special interest groups, and various public advisory boards.

Instructor for two senior-level course in the NC State University College of Natural Resources: PRT451 “Principles of Recreation Planning and Facility Development” and PRT454 “Finance and Economics of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Event Management.”

Cambridge, Ma

www.PlacePixel.comCollaborated with a diverse team through concept development and design of a mobile application for mapping real-time public sentiment. PlacePixel collects and maps subjective experiential data, generating a layer of information that can provide planners and policymakers with profound insights into how people experience the city.Engaged in competitions and led numerous public presentations focusing on the implications of smart cities technology for the future of urban design and planning. Served as general legal advisor; reviewed and drafted various legal documents governing partnership formation, business organization, investment agreements, employment contracts, and intellectual property protection.Performed outreach and networking; pursued partnerships with government agencies such as the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics in Boston and Philadelphia.Negotiated investment and funding agreements with various venture capital firms and angel investors.Took on additional responsibilities related to concept development, interface design, media outreach, team logistics, business plan formation, and general legal work.

Cambridge, Ma

Conducted research as part of an interdisciplinary team studying the public health impacts of planning and urban design strategies, with a particular focus on the development of community-based ecological infrastructure. Compiled information as part of comprehensive evaluation of storm water management programs for cities of the metropolitan Northeastern United States, with a special focus on Philadelphia’s Green City Clean Waters program.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Worked with a supervising attorney to draft revisions to storm water regulations for the city of Treasure Island, Florida. The revised ordinances were designed to encourage low-impact development as part of the city's revision of its land development regulations for the redevelopment of the core downtown. These revisions also addressed the requirements of the City’s NPDES permit, and were designed to assist with regional efforts to maintain water quality, thereby preemptively avoiding the establishment of a TMDL by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for nutrients loads in Boca Ciega Bay.This work included consultation and research with land-use attorneys and environmental engineers, as well as collaboration with the city's planning director, mayor, and public works staff.

Gainesville, Florida

Helped organize neighborhood and community workshops, attended meetings with the Fifth Avenue Pleasant Street Redevelopment Advisory Board, and participated in restoration construction projects as part of a historic preservation initiative.

Master Of Urban Planning, Environmental Planning And Urban Design

Activities and Societies: Poetry GSD, Green Design, Real Estate Development Club

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Environmental & Land-Use Law

Activities and Societies: Environmental and Land Use Law Program

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

Activities and Societies: University of Florida Honors College