Professional Experience
Environmental Protection Specialist
US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
July 2022- Present
Develop environmental documentation in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Review environmental documentation to ensure NEPA Assignment Program states are carrying out their NEPA responsibilities
Assist with NEPA Assignment Program audits through project file review, interview question development, and drafting of audit reports
Community planner
us marine Corps
May 2021- July 2022
Conducted site approvals for MILCON, Unspecified Minor Construction, and capital improvement projects
Ensured projects have completed all required actions for project delivery (NEPA, site approval, work orders)
Developed Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) for extensive projects developed in partnership with external organizations
Submitted Maximo work order requests for projects approaching construction
Used INFADS (Internet Navy Facilities Assets Data Store) to conduct asset management tasks associated with real property
Served as Public Works Branch project manager for contractor-owned, contractor-operated fueling station project in development with Defense Logistics Agency
Served as the base’s transportation planning subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and assistance
Conducted real estate actions (license and lease renewals) for non-federal entities operating on base
Participated in interdisciplinary project design meetings, providing planning feedback
Oak Ridge Institute of science and education Data Fellow
US Department of Transportation
November 2018 - May 2021
Served as Data Fellow at the US Department of Transportation on the Infrastructure Permitting Improvement Center Team within the Office of the Under Secretary for Policy’s Office
Conducted data analysis on the environmental review and permitting process and schedules for major infrastructure projects across the United States using data from the Federal Permitting Dashboard
Developed work flow system to respond to comments for the Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding its NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) procedures in partnership with DOT’s Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Worked with multidisciplinary team of planners, policy analysts, and environmental protection specialists to ensure NEPA streamlining for efficient project delivery by applying NEPA regulatory requirements, other Federal laws, government regulations, and executive orders
Presented the duties of the IPIC team to the Secretary of Transportation during listening session
Served as a team lead for review of 58 transit project applications for BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) grants, of which 7 projects were awarded BUILD funding
Assisted in reviewing applications for INFRA (Infrastructure for Rebuilding America) grants, which provides discretionary funding for freight and highway projects of national or regional significance
Evaluated applications, including their budgets, for Safety Data Initiative Funding Opportunity, which awarded $3 million to state and local governments to convert data into information tools to address specific transportation safety problems
Prepared briefing memos for the Secretary’s outreach phone calls
Tracked progress and monitor performance measures of major infrastructure projects’ environmental review and permitting processes to ensure compliance with the One Federal Decision Executive Order’s two-year timeframe
Assisted with creation of monthly reports pursuant Executive Order 13927 (“Accelerating the Nation’s Economic Recovery from the COVID-19 Emergency by Expediting Infrastructure Investments and Other Activities”) by collecting project status updates from DOT’s Operating Administrations and submitting for correspondence
Developed maps using ArcMap/GIS to show the most dangerous counties based on rural non-occupant fatalities involving vehicles via geospatial analysis
Drafted action memo to Secretary of Transportation to appoint member to FPISC (Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council)
Provided briefing to Chief Environmental Review and Permitting Officer on DOT’s major infrastructure projects
Served as a Campaign Coordinator for the Office of the Secretary’s Combined Federal Campaign efforts, resulting in over $82,000 raised and 265 volunteer hours pledged
Designed and launched webpages for Department’s ROUTES (Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success) Initiative
Assisted in drafting, internal review, submission, and posting of departmental guidance regarding the environmental review process
Drafted memos that summarize transportation and infrastructure focused congressional hearings for the Office of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Assisted with initiative to improve the Department’s GIS practices among operating administrations to expedite project delivery
Reviewed the America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 from Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for environmental review, streamlining, and permitting aspects
Drafted policy proposals regarding NEPA to streamline the environmental review and permitting process and expedite project delivery for infrastructure projects of significance
Drafted welcome remarks for the Department’s Safety Data Forum 2.0
Assisted with event coordination and logistics for the Department’s Safety Data Forum 2.0
Planning & Zoning Intern
City of Decatur, Georgia
January 2018 - June 2018
Presented to Planning Commission and City Commission on proposed rezoning of Avondale MARTA Station area, which they unanimously approved
Approved permit applications and site plans for compliance with Unified Development Ordinance
Created maps using GIS to display parcels, zoning, property ownership, and land use
Drafted staff reports for Planning Commission
Assisted with Legacy Park master planning process
Drafted informational meeting and public hearing notifications to property owners affected by zoning changes
Prepared agenda packets for Planning Commission, which included permit applications and site plans
Responded to land use, planning, and zoning inquiries from residents, developers, etc.
Sustainable Transportation Intern
US Department of Transportation
June 2017 - August 2017
Selected as member of selection committee to review and select “Asset Management, Extreme Weather, and Proxy Indicators” project proposals for funding by FHWA’s Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty
Researched and summarized State Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations greenhouse gas emissions mitigation plans, goals, strategies, and analysis techniques
Researched and cataloged coastal states’ sea level rise guidance
Graduate Research Assistant
Georgia Institute of Technology
August 2016 - May 2017
Assisted Dr. Nisha Botchwey with Physical Activity Research Center research
Designed pre- and post-curriculum questionnaires for group leaders, club directors, and youth participants
Worked with primary investigators on IRB submission
Recruited youth-serving organizations for nationwide study
Modified Youth Engagement & Action for Health curriculum for use in nationwide study
Led and hosted webinars to train organizations on the study
Certifications
AICP Candidate, May 2021
Certificates
Certificate of Training in Fundamentals of Acquisitions for Facilities Engineering
Certificate of Graduation in Marine Corps Facilities Management
Certificate of Training in Air Quality Planning: SIP and TCM Requirements and Policies
Certificate of Training in Introduction to NEPA & Transportation Decisionmaking from National Highway Institute
Certificate of Training in Air Quality Planning: Clean Air Act Overview from National Highway Institute
Memberships
American Planning Association
Young Professionals in Transportation
Greater Washington Urban League Young Professionals- Thursday Network
Skills
GIS
Tableau
SPSS
Streetlight Data
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Canva
Data Analysis
Microsoft Office
Drupal CMS
Public Speaking
