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Beijing, China

Beijing

• Conducted research on just transition policies across 94 countries, providing a comprehensive review of real-world interpretations and practices on just transition and global progress. • Collaborated with a local research institute in Shanxi China on a comparative case study research on just transition in coal regions, focusing on orderly coal mine closure and new drivers of economic development (work in progress)• Identified and cultivated key national and local partners to maximize synergy and impacts on just transition, leveraging knowledge products based on research I authored, co-authored, or managed.

Chaoyang Qu, Beijing, China

• Deliver urban planning and design strategies to communities, institutions, and enterprises in both public and private sectors, mainly focusing on urban revitalization and TOD projects.• Serve as the Chief Delegated Urban Planner of the Jianwai and Chaowai communities in Beijing, working on the renovation of old residential communities and community public space.

Santa Monica, California

• Streamlined the Minor Outdoor Dining permit review process and reviewed and updated the Outdoor Dining guidelines.• Developed Mills Act Monitoring program to assure the compliance of 80 MA properties with their contracts, resulting in preservation of the designated historical property.• Aided the update of landmarks ordinance and specifically looked into the regulations on the demolition of non-contributors in (potential) historic districts considering the accumulative impacts on district designation.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Collected onsite data and conducted first /last-mile (FLM) connection analysis for the five alignment alternatives of the LA Metro Crenshaw North Extension and provided improvement recommendations based on the FLM analysis. • Gathered and analyzed data to assist with the transit-oriented communities (TOC) analysis for the LA Metro Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2, and aided the preparation of existing conditions report.

Greater New York City Area

• Collected, analyzed, and updated information on disaster developments, and developed incident action plans for disaster responses and planning for the Greater New York Region.• Analyzed flood risk for the Greater New York Region to determine planning and response priorities in preparation for hurricane seasons.

Master'S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning, 3.92

Activities and Societies: • Transportation Policy and Planning Concentration • Urban Humanities Certificate

Master In Governing The Large Metropolis, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Exchange Program

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning, 3.90

Activities and Societies: FAA Ambassador Program• FAA Student Advisory Committee