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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.