Resume
Education
Masters of Management
University of Michigan, Ross School of Business (3.7/4.0)
- One year program that mirrors first year of MBA degree
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, College of Engineering (3.6/4.0)
- Graham Sustainability Scholars Program
- Program in Sustainable Engineering
- Env. Anthropology Course in Brazilian Amazon
Professional Credentials
Experience
Using the built environment as a vehicle to promote organizational success and alignment with a data-driven, human-centered approach
San Francisco, CA
Research Associate
September 2018 - Present
Developed sustainability and resiliency framework plan to inform master planning efforts of the San Francisco Zoo with a focus on ecological restoration, climate vulnerability and green infrastructure as the site is adjacent to the ocean
Created emergency protocols and engaged diverse personnel at the Hawaii Department of Education by giving presentations, facilitating workshops and initiating trainings to successfully develop a state-level Emergency Operations Plan and 15 regional level Continuity of Operations Plans while regularly managing client communication
Utilized knowledge of climate adaption/mitigation strategies, gathered temperature projection data in ArcGIS, and manipulated large data sets of school classroom temperatures to inform Hawaii public schools’ sustainability plans and creation of an equitable, data driven method for heat abatement improvements
Managed team of interns to create a tool that provides data on the health of a space utilizing our air and environmental quality sensor technology along with website and supporting graphics
Leading the City’s sustainability efforts to create a healthy and equitable urban community with a focus on resiliency, energy efficiency and energy infrastructure
Berkeley, CA
CivicSpark Fellow
September 2017 - August 2018
Developed adaptation actions and incorporated them into the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by researching and adding strategies to address the effects of sea level rise on critical shoreline infrastructure, wildfires and heat waves on vulnerable frontline communities using ArcGIS
Completed analysis and developed technical report of solar potential and resiliency benefits of buildings in Berkeley to inform the design and feasibility analysis of proposed micro-grid project in downtown area
Developed report on green building rating systems and local energy codes in California, which informed the city’s adoption of local reach code, municipal building requirements and purchasing policy - supported the development of an energy code being the country’s first city to ban natural gas hook-ups in new buildings
Managed phase-in of buildings over 50,000 square feet into City’s Building Energy Saving Ordinance by maintaining database with custom macro and determined initial impact on City’s GHG inventories; developed energy benchmarking instructional documents, engaged members of the public and project partners leading to significant compliance in first few months of ordinance
Developing a stewardship based economy in a fire prone region through forest management and biomass plant development to create jobs and more resilient ecosystem
Glencoe, CA
Resiliency and Bioenergy Fellow
June 2016 - January 2017
Evaluated and recommended potential biomass technology, developed funding strategy and grant proposals to secure project funding, and oversaw implementation of 3 megawatt biomass plant, forest thinning and prescribed burning efforts to increase local resiliency from threat of wildfires fueled by climate change
Developed and completed project proposal and pro-forma model by analyzing data from local foresters, county administration and economists, which was used to secure $20 million investment
Engaged and collaborated with diverse community members with meetings and educational materials to inform surrounding community of project goals and effects of climate change on the community
Researched and synthesized data from an avoided cost analysis and wildfire vulnerability maps to demonstrate how nature-based solutions could decrease potential risk to vulnerable infrastructure
Provided technical assistance to county officials by completing technical reports and providing information on air pollution control and environmental compliance resulting in the project’s approval
Companion LLC, Safety App
Ann Arbor, MI
Data Analytics Associate
September 2015 - December 2015
Manipulated qualitative and quantitative user review data into reports and presentations highlighting significant issues with app and collaborated with Product Team to improve these issues
Volunteer and Internships
Napurak - Shiwiar Community of Juyuintza
Empowering the community of Juyuintza and the Shiwiar Nation
Ecuadorian Amazon
Independant Volunteer
January 2018 - Present
Developed funding proposals, conducted literature review on potential benchmark projects and created a website leading to successful funding for a gathering between communities to strengthen their political clout and facilitate land use mapping for conservation and adaptation planning
Designing workshops and engagements using regenerative frameworks to contextualize long-term goals and vision for the community and Shiwiar Nation
Supporting indigenous groups in the Amazon, inspiring individuals around the world
San Francisco, CA
Online Course Support Intern
March 2017 - August 2017
Published and reviewed course content, continuously ensuring high quality deliverables, and improved user experience, used software skills to develop graphics for online course for individuals around the world designed to be a powerful training program that catalyzes both the inner and outer resources needed—who we need to be and what we need to do—to engage in effective action in the world
Supported the delivery of virtual engagement events for the course that had over 600 participants of various ages attending around the world
Software
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint), VBA, ArcGIS, C++, Matlab, Filemaker