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
Spatial Thinking Award
Finalist (placements forthcoming) for International Statistical Institute and ESRI’s Student Spatial Thinking Competition | Link | 2023
Office
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.