EDUCATION
Cornell University - Ithaca, NY
Master, Engineering (Civil); Concentration in urban infrastructure
Master, Regional Planning; Concentration in environmental and land use planning
University of Maryland - College Park, MD
Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering; Concentration in transportation planning
Citation, Science Technology and Society
Dean's List: Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer: District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nspiregreen, LLC - Washington, DC
Partner (January 2010 - Present)
- Synthesizes complex technical information on land use, transportation, development suitability, zoning and civil infrastructure
- Conducts sustainability analysis and facilitates sustainability training for municipal clients
- Prepares community impact statements as required by Federal and State Law for environmental, civil infrastructure, and planning projects
- Facilitates community outreach efforts on behalf of clients
City of Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Urban Planner (December 2008 - January 2010)
- Assisted with the planning process and coordinating the update to the Master Plan for the Alexandria Waterfront planning area
- Developed the policy for developer contributions to the community amenities and open space fund for the Braddock Metro Station area
- Coordinated the community outreach and response to public comments for the Eisenhower West Industrial Use Study
- Provided technical expertise in preparation of the City’s Sewer Master Plan
- Provided technical analyses on land use, transportation, development suitability, zoning and urban design
Red Oak Consulting (a Division of Malcolm Pirnie Inc) - Arlington, VA
Project Engineer/Consultant (June 2006 - November 2008)
- Served as Project Task Manager to assist Project Manager with completing project on schedule and under budget
- Conducted sustainability analysis, including impacts on environment, economy, and the community
- Facilitated sustainability training for municipal clients
- Prepared environmental permit applications for municipal clients
- Developed Federal Government (EPA, DOE) grant applications on behalf of clients
- Developed and co-authors Succession Plans for municipal clients
- Served as principle investigator and author for over fifteen Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Supervised work of junior staff in conducting site reconnaissance and the development of draft Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports
Federal Highway Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) - Washington, DC
Highway Environmental Engineer/Planner (June 2004 - June 2006)
- Selected and participated in the two-year Professional Development Program for engineers and planners including work assignments in Houston (TX), Ann Arbor (MI), Raleigh (NC), and Baltimore (MD)
- Reviewed and commented on environmental documents for high priority project including environmental assessment, categorical exclusions, biological assessments and environmental impact assessments
- Represented FHWA at various public meetings on the long-range planning process
- Facilitated long range land use and transportation visioning process with stakeholders
- Co-Authored the Fine Particulate Matter Project-level Air Quality Conformity Determination for the Inter-County Connector in Maryland
- Participated in the USDOT Transportation Conformity Determination process
New York City Department of Transportation - New York, NY
Summer Graduate Intern (2002)
- Analyzed waterborne access alternative to John F. Kennedy International Airport; researched multi-modal transportation opportunities for the NYC Metropolitan Area; and created plans with potential ferry routes
Jair Lynch Companies - Washington, DC
Summer Intern (2001)
- Developed proposals for government contracts focused on urban real estate and economic development; and performed economic feasibility studies for startup projects
- Served as assistant project manager on a multi-million dollar Capital Improvement Project for the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Society of Civil Engineers (Member)
- Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society (Initiated Fall 1998)
- National Society of Black Engineers (Lifetime Member #39)
- Order of the Engineer Society (Inducted Spring 2001)
- Womens' Transportation Seminar
