Education

Columbia University

2021 - 2023

M.S. Urban Planning / concentration in Data Analytics & Economic and Community Development

Thesis: “Clear as Mud: An Attempt to Demystify HUD’s CDBG Funding Algorithm”

Courses: Methods for Spatial Research, Geographic Information Systems, Advanced Spatial Analysis, Advanced GIS and Spatial Analysis II, Urban Informatics, Machine Learning, Data Visualization for Urbanism, Planning Methods, Affordable Housing in the U.S., Comparative Welfare Policy, Urbanization in the Global South, Planning Law, Economics for Planners, Metropolitan Planning, Studio: Reimagining Public Spaces in Post-Pandemic NYC

University of Southern California

2013 - 2017

B.S. Business Communications / minor in Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Volunteerism

Courses: Diversity and Racial Conflict in Los Angeles, The Nonprofit Sector and the Public Interest, Global Civil Society: Non-State Actors in World Politics, Social Innovation, Management of Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Building Oral Communication Expertise, History of News in America, Organizational Behavior, Interpersonal Competence and Development, Data Analysis for Decision-Making


Awards

Mapping Democracies Fellowship

Mapping Democracies Fellow at Humanity in Action | Link | May 2023 - Current

People’s Choice Award

Finalist at ESRI Federal GIS Conference’s Competition | 2023

Spatial Thinking Award

Finalist for International Statistical Institute and ESRI’s Student Spatial Thinking Competition | Link | 2023


Office

NYC Department of Transportation

Data Engagement Specialist | New York City | 2024

NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

Graduate GIS Intern | New York City | 2022

Designed LPC’s new basemap for AGOL and ArcGIS Pro. Utilized ArcGIS Developer and edited JSON style text to merge multiple web layers and vector tiles. Optimized large and small visibility scales. Created documentation for future tile layer replacements, updates, and management.

Northern California Grantmakers

Communications Associate | San Francisco | 2018 - 2021

Researched civic engagement and policy trends to bring timely information to relevant stakeholders. Designed email campaigns to increase membership engagement and retain an active membership. Improved effectiveness of digital communications. Various branding/design projects for signature events and reports.

United Nations

General Assembly Intern | New York City | 2016

Assigned to Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Issues) of the 71st General Assembly to support ambassadors and delegates. Managed the digital database for statements and documents. Supported facilitating meetings for the Security Council, ECOSOC, Military Staff Committee, General Assembly, and others.

International Rescue Committee

Immigration Intern | Los Angeles | 2015 - 2016

Completed application packages with migrants for immigration visas, green cards, and naturalization with US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Led volunteer workshops for the 2016 Citizenship Fair aimed to help 2,000 refugees meet their citizenship requirements.

King Pradjadipok’s Institute

Civic Education Intern | Bangkok | 2014

Arranged three “Training with Trainers” workshops with teachers in rural areas to increase conversations about democracy in classroom settings. Moderated role-playing workshops for students to provide opportunities to develop community problem-solving skills.