Languages: English (native), French (Professional Proficiency)
Computer: Proficient in ArcGIS Pro (Geostatistical Analyses, Network Analyses and Spatial Analyses) , ArcMap, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and PremierePro), IBM SPSS Statistics (Descriptive and Regression Analyses) , Microsoft Excel, SketchUp, Rhino.
Planning: Community and Public Engagement, Corridor Planning, Data Collection, Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Design, Landscape Design

SKILLS AND AWARDS:

Awards: United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Intermediate Mathematics Competition (Bronze Certificate), Young Writers Literary Competition (Published Finalist) Helen Goodrick Award (Scholarship) Freshwater Lab (Scholarship)
Certifications: Crash Course on Python by Google

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HDR Engineering Inc. January 2024- Present

Transportation Planner (Full Time)                                                                                                                                          Austin, TX

• Led GIS-based transit connectivity analysis for FDOT's Strategic Intermodal System (airports, spaceports and seaports), evaluating accessibility, service availability, walkability and first/last-mile connectivity at major airports, seaports and intermodal facilities statewide.
• Developed an ArcGIS Pro evaluation model using ModelBuilder and ArcPy to assess and rank 80+ potential mobility hub locations based on transit accessibility, land use, service availability and development potential.
• Supported multimodal transportation planning and mobility hub implementation studies for VIA Metropolitan Transit, preparing GIS maps, technical analyses and stakeholder presentation materials to evaluate planning alternatives and inform site prioritization and investment recommendations.
• Supported comprehensive and long-range planning initiatives, including the City of Evanston's Envision 2045 Comprehensive Plan and Mississippi's Statewide Transit Plan, analyzing existing conditions and demographic trends, synthesizing community input and preparing a Phase I public engagement summary to inform planning recommendations.
• Provided municipal planning and land development review services for the City of Taylor, reviewing development proposals, interpreting zoning and subdivision regulations and advising residents and developers on land use, rezoning and applicable development standards.
• Evaluated transit-oriented development opportunities along San Antonio's Silver Line corridor, reviewing land use policies, existing transportation conditions, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and station walksheds to develop recommendations for improving transit access, safety and multimodal connectivity.
• Analyzed VIA Metropolitan Transit's 22-property real estate portfolio using GIS, evaluating land use, zoning, transit accessibility, equity and development readiness to identify transit-oriented development opportunities and inform near-term investment recommendations and long-term land use strategies.
• Modeled existing and proposed bus networks using TBEST to estimate ridership, evaluate service alternatives and support VIA Metropolitan Transit's network redesign.
• Contributed to Trinity Metro's five-year strategic action plan, supporting the development of agency goals, capital priorities and implementation strategies.
• Conducted traffic impact and operational analyses for TxDOT projects, evaluating trip generation, intersection operations, level of service (LOS) and roadway conditions to identify transportation impacts and potential operational improvements.
• Prepared traffic safety and crash analysis reports for TxDOT District 10 projects, examining crash frequency, severity, collision types and historical trends to identify high-risk locations and recommend potential roadway safety countermeasures.
• Supported NEPA environmental reviews for US-290 and DFW International Airport, conducting field assessments to estimate acreage of potential project impacts and reviewing and analyzing airport drainage reports to inform environmental impact assessments and project documentation.
• Evaluated the financial and service planning implications of California SB 125 funding for Sacramento regional transit agencies, analyzing operating budgets, financial conditions and potential revenue strategies to support capital investment and long-term transit service planning recommendations.
• Prepared four regional and federal transportation grant applications for the City of Georgetown, supporting roadway improvements, corridor planning, transportation infrastructure investments and funding recommendations.
• Lead HDR's Central Texas Sustainability Steward Program, coordinating staff engagement and sustainability initiatives while delivering technical reports, GIS analyses and planning recommendations across multidisciplinary projects.

Key Projects: City of Evanston Comprehensive Plan (Evanston, IL) | VIA Metropolitan Mobility Hub Study (San Antonio, TX) | VIA Metropolitan Bus Network Redesign (San Antonio, TX) | Trinity Metro Strategic Action Plan (Fort Worth, TX) | City of Taylor Staff Augmentation (Taylor, TX) | FDOT Strategic Intermodal System Transit Connectivity Analysis (Florida) | FDOT I-75 and I-95 Truck Parking Study (Florida) | SacRT SB 125 Financial Analysis (Sacramento, CA) | Mississippi Department of Transportation Statewide Transit Plan (Mississippi) | US 83 Corridor Study (TX) | FDOT Transportation Data Analytics Study (Florida)

Northern Illinois Transit Authority May 2022 - August 2022

Intern (Part Time)                                                                                                                                                                           Chicago, IL

• Mapped transportation signage conditions across Chicago's River North, West Loop, and South Loop using ArcGIS StoryMaps, identifying wayfinding gaps and recommending changes to improve visibility, usability, and the rider experience.
• Analyzed demographics along the proposed CTA Red and Green Line extensions on Chicago's South Side to assess community benefits, residential impacts, and equity implications for surrounding neighborhoods.
• Evaluated a new vanpool program by analyzing community feedback, identifying barriers to participation and first-mile/last-mile improvements to boost rider satisfaction.
• Reviewed transit master plans across the RTA service area to pinpoint planned capital projects and regional mobility needs, informing investment prioritization.
• Organized and moderated four Transportation Tuesday webinars on transit-oriented development, mobility improvements, and regional planning.

Key Projects: Improved Wayfinding and Signage System for the City of Chicago | VanPool: First-Mile, Last-Mile Options Strategic Study

University of Illinois, Energy Resources Center August 2021 - December 2023

Sustainable Landscapes Program                                                                                                                                                  Chicago, IL

Intern (Part Time)

• Co-led the gROWing Chicago Habitat Initiative working group, a partnership of 50+ transportation, utility, public agency, and institutional landowners, driving partner outreach, meeting preparation, research coordination, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Built and maintained a geospatial prioritization database and dashboard that identified habitat, land use, and green infrastructure opportunities across transportation and utility-owned properties.
• Organized and hosted six research roundtable webinars on the pollinator, energy, transportation, and land management nexus, drawing an average of 150+ researchers, agency staff, and practitioners.
• Secured $25,000 in grant funding for green infrastructure and habitat conservation across the Chicago Wilderness region by researching funding opportunities and supporting successful applications.
• Translated technical research into presentations and partner-facing materials for diverse stakeholder groups.

Key Projects:

Growing Chicago Habitat Initiative Prioritization Dashboard | U.S. Department of Energy Pollinator Habitat Aligned Solar Energy Project | Monarch Joint Venture and Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Grant Applications

Village of Lake In The Hills January 2021- May 2021

Capstone Student Planning Intern (Part Time)                                                                                           Village of Lake In The Hills, IL

• Helped shape a Concept Development Plan for the 465-acre Rakow and Pyott Road corridor, a previously mined site of vacant, commercial, and industrial land adjacent to the municipal airport.
• Produced GIS maps and spatial analysis of land use patterns, transportation networks, and development potential to guide data-driven planning decisions.
• Analyzed land use and traffic conditions at one of the Village's busiest intersections, identifying opportunities to strengthen economic development and multimodal connectivity.

Key Projects:

Route 31 Concept Plan

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: 

• University of Illinois:
  • Master of Urban Planning and Policy 
    • Specialisation in Environmental Planning
    • Cumulative GPA 3.92/4.00
  • Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences
    • Minor in Public Policy
    • Cumulative GPA 3.59/4.00 (Cum Laude)

• University of California, Berkeley:
  • Certificate in Design and Innovation in Sustainable Cities

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate Student Government
  •  Chair of Student Success Committee
    • Created campaign to amend the university’s grading policy for repeated courses to include only the new grade in GPA calculation.
    •  Established precedent for mandatory First Year Programs to connect freshmen and new university transfers to on-campus educational
      resources. 

•  Soul City Church 
  • Food Prep Volunteer
    • Prepared and served hot meals to unhoused individuals who visit the Church’s House of Hope.