As a Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resilience expert, I use my GIS and Data Science skills to analyze current issues and devise innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maryland Energy Administration Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)
Program Manager, Schools Decarbonization Nov. 2023 – Current
The Chisholm Legacy Project Maryland (Remote)
Director for the Data, Demography, and Democracy Mapping Center May 2023- Oct. 2023
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)
Director of Sustainability, Sustainability Office Jan. 2022 – May 2023
Assistant Director of Sustainability, Sustainability Office Aug. 2019 – Dec. 2021
- Climate Action Planning: Updated the Climate Action through facilitating partnerships and leveraging institutional expertise
- GIS: Utilized ESRI ArcGIS Pro and Web to manage campus applications and dashboards focused on climate, sustainability, stormwater compliance and COVID-19 metrics
- Lead: Directed the Sustainability Office, supervising a full time coordinator and a team of undergraduate students
- Grants: Sourced and secured competitive grants for various sustainability projects
- University Liaison: Represented the university in sustainability matters, engaging with other educational institutions, businesses, governmental bodies, and community groups
- Reporting: Prepared key reports including Second Nature and AASHE STARS
IQSpatial Baltimore, MD (Remote)
Director of Research & Principal April 2022 – Present
St. Lawrence University Canton, NY
Assistant Director of Sustainability and Energy Management, Facilities Operations Feb. 2017 – July 2019
- Capital Planning:Collaborated with campus stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and manage sustainability and energy initiatives to reduce expenses and emissions
- Climate Action:Oversaw the execution of the Climate Action Work Plan by leveraging expertise and nurturing key relationships
- GIS: Managed and shared geospatial data using ArcGIS Desktop and online applications
- Grant Proposals: Secured competitive grants for numerous projects.
- Education & Engagement: Championed sustainable campus practices through collaborative educational endeavors
- Campus Representative: Serve as the official sustainability liaison for the university
- Reporting: Compiled data and drafted reports for both internal (e.g., Board of Trustees) and external stakeholders (e.g., AASHE STARS)
- Budget Management: Supported the preparation and oversight of an approximated $3 Million annual utilities budget
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
Sustainability Coordinator, Environmental Health and Safety Dept. Aug.2015 – Jan.2017
Tighe & Bond Consulting Engineers Westfield, MA
Environmental Compliance Specialist & Resiliency Planner Feb. 2014 – Aug.2015
Antioch University New England Keene, NH
Director of Sponsorship – Northeast Climate Change Preparedness Conference April 2013 – May 2014
EDUCATION
Antioch University New England: M.S. Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development & Climate Change, May 2014
Le Moyne College: B.S. Biology, cum laude, May 2010
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP). Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure; September 2016 – Present
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, & PUBLICATIONS
- 2022 The Journal of Sustainability Education, “GIS and Sustainability Engagement in Higher Education”
- 2021 Second Nature Climate Action Pursuit Workshop “Reinforcing Resilience: Going beyond traditional hazard assessments to bolster adaptive capacity”
- 2018 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Conference Workshop –
Resilience Bootcamp – Turning Threats into Opportunities
- 2017 APPA Facilities Manager Magazine Rex Dillow Award for Outstanding Article
- 2017 New York Coalition for Sustainability in Higher Education Sustainability Conference Session –
Campus Resiliency
- 2016 APPA – Facilities Manager Magazine – Designing a Resilient Campus.
PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- AASHE Advisory Council, member Jan. 2020 – Present
- Second Nature Resilience Working Group, member, March 2020 – Present
- City Island Rising (Bronx, NY), Climate Change and GIS Scientist, Oct. 2020 – Present
- Thriving Earth Exchange, Community GIS Scientist, April 2021 – Present