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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Anchor of Western Pennsylvania led by a Mayor, City Council, and commissions; 58 sq mi, 303,000 citizens; $600M budget.● Supervise planning and execution of sustainability, climate, and energy conservation into local government operations.● Ensure environmental actions in Climate Action Plan are deployed into city departments and track metrics and progress.● Implement priority-based budgeting practices with explicit climate and equity scoring of city budgets.● Liaise with the mayor’s government affairs staff to track and advocate for state and federal legislation.● Lead outreach to community and nonprofit stakeholders and participate in state and national climate programs and ratings.● Assist communications staff in publicizing climate actions and educating local, diverse stakeholders.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Nonprofit international environmental advocacy group, six U.S. offices, two global locations; $151M budget, and 700 staff.● Worked onsite in the City of Pittsburgh government to lead and advance climate goals across buildings, energy, and transportation sectors by developing and implementing policies and programs in city operations.● Collaborated with the Office of Sustainability and Resilience, Mobility and Infrastructure, Public Works, City Planning, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review city budgets and plans.● Implemented priority-based budgeting practices with explicit climate and equity goals.● Upgraded city streetlights to dark-sky friendly LED and created new lighting equity metrics.● Drove energy efficiency retrofits of municipal facilities and municipal auto fleet electrification through EV charging deployment.● Convened member organizations to support the implementation of the Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Provided political, public policy, and economic development consulting services to state and local governments.● Led as policy director for Commonwealth Commonsense, a small, statewide good-government political action committee.● Developed a public policy advocacy strategy for equitable economic development and job creation in collaboration with Neighborhood Allies, a community development nonprofit in the Pittsburgh area.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Nonprofit agency dedicated to economic development and quality of life issues for a 10-county region in southwestern PA.● Managed federal, state, and regional government sustainable economic development in cooperation with government.● Researched, analyzed, and advocated for public transportation, stormwater management, and healthcare issues. ● Supported state and local advocacy and delivered testimony in legislative hearings, ● Coordinated government relations in the state capital and assisted elected officials in crafting and advancing legislation.● Led committees on Community and Sustainability, Economic Inclusion, and Bike/Pedestrian Infrastructure.● Managed the Strengthening Communities Partnership, an initiative for providing resources to struggling communities.● Liaised with seven partner community development organizations● Coordinated $2.5M in fundraising for tax credit contributions.

Albany, New York, United States

Lower chamber of New York state legislature and branch of government creating laws and establishing a state budget.● Managed the district office, two full-time staff, and two part-time interns, and served as the primary speechwriter.● Oversaw all official correspondence, press relations, public appearances, and organized community events and programs.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Advocates for sound environmental laws, holds elected officials accountable, and elects pro-environment candidates.● Recruited and mobilized volunteers to participate in a door-to-door canvass during the 2004 presidential election campaign to support environmental issues.● Conducted in-depth training sessions with large groups of volunteers on campaign techniques and issue awareness.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Research institute at Brown University that was committed to advancing equitable educational outcomes for all students.● Assisted in evaluating K-12 school reform models, school visits, and facilitated focus groups.● Produced presentations and summary reports.

Master Of Science - Ms, Public Policy Analysis

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, American History (United States)