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District Of Columbia, United States

I provide research and analysis for WRI's Industrial Innovation and Carbon Removal team in our U.S. Climate Division. My work centers on chemical sector and refinery decarbonization and technological carbon removal, as well as associated knowledge areas. This includes technical and policy research and political analysis.

Greater New York City Area

Through the Carbon Management Research Initiative (CaMRI) I contributed towards a new measurement for climate policy effectiveness, the Levelized Cost of Carbon Abatement. This involved studying scholarly work regarding life cycle assessments and technoeconomic analyses to demonstrate an initial application of the methodology. Additionally, I authored.

New York, New York, United States

I worked with a team of students in my Environmental Science and Policy MPA program to provide an independent assessment of Iceland's Climate Action Plan for the Icelandic Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources. Specifically, I analyzed the potential for natural carbon sequestration (reforestation, wetland restoration, and agricultural.

Washington, District Of Columbia

I worked in the Intergovernmental & Private-Sector Mandates Unit, where I identified unfunded mandates and costs in federal legislation that affect state, local, private, tribal, and territorial entities. In this capacity, I used data from government and industry sources to determine the effects that may be passed on to non-federal entities.Primary.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Working on Tax Policy and Budget, as well as Job Skills, I researched background on initiatives related to economic empowerment, such as social benefit programs, minimum wage, financial inclusion, and tax and budget items designed to stimulate growth and economic mobility. From my research, I typically drafted briefs and memos on policy interests that.

Baltimore, Maryland

Provided weekly instructions on Principles of Macroeconomics to assist students on course work, exam preparation, and any questions they may have on course material.

London, United Kingdom

As an intern for Julian Smith, MP, I conducted research and made briefings used for Julian Smith's constituency casework, speaking engagements, and meetings. I also input constituency casework information into the CMITS software program, as well as handled various office duties such as mail sorting and scanning.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

In my second summer working at the CTAA, I compiled information on and managed a search for ports that the CTAA could connect with as a lender for trucking and transit loans. Aside from this larger project, I also performed and expanded upon the duties handled in my internship during the previous summer.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

During my first summer working at the CTAA, I primarily researched and collected information for the CTAA website on how small businesses, non-profits, and organizations can operate successfully.I was also published in CT Magazine for an article about innovation in the public sector and for non-profits: 2012 issue titled, “Innovation in Coordination” (Pgs..

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Environmental Science And Policy

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics And Political Science

Study Abroad, Summer Semester