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About me
Urban Planning and Sustainability Coordinator | Master of Arts in Public Affairs, Municipal Management
Education

Penn state extension
2022 - 2024Certificate leadershipThe Pennsylvania Rural-Urban Leadership Program (RULE) is a transformative initiative that empowers Pennsylvanians through comprehensive professional and personal leadership development. By promoting active engagement in public issues, facilitating networking across diverse sectors, and enhancing skills in decision-making and strategic design, RULE prepares participants to effectively lead and innovate within their communities. The program fosters lasting relationships and a strong commitment… Show more The Pennsylvania Rural-Urban Leadership Program (RULE) is a transformative initiative that empowers Pennsylvanians through comprehensive professional and personal leadership development. By promoting active engagement in public issues, facilitating networking across diverse sectors, and enhancing skills in decision-making and strategic design, RULE prepares participants to effectively lead and innovate within their communities. The program fosters lasting relationships and a strong commitment to civic engagement, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to make meaningful impacts across the state. Show less

Indiana university of pennsylvania
2016 - 2020Bachelor of arts - ba historyDean's List: Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020

Indiana university of pennsylvania
2020 - 2022Master of arts - ma public affairsInterdisciplinary Concentration in Local Government Management
Experience

Indiana county office of planning and development
Jan 2019 - May 2019Student plannerSpring semester internship at the Indiana County Office of Planning and Development as Student Planner in Cohort 29. Assigned the task of collecting data for the Blighted Properties Inventory pilot program as well as assisting the full-time planners with everyday work tasks.

Allegheny county economic development
May 2019 - Aug 2019Municipal internInternship with the Municipal Division developing maps and inventories for blighted and dilapidated properties throughout Allegheny County that would in return secure federal or state funding for demolition and redevelopment. Worked with 137 different municipalities to bring awareness to Council of Government, County, State level governments.

Indiana county office of planning and development
Aug 2019 - Mar 2020Spring semester internship at the Indiana County Office of Planning and Development as Student Planner in Cohort 32. Finished collecting field data for the Blighted Properties Inventory pilot program to transition the pilot program into a position to be completed. Internship was suspended, then cancelled due to COVID-19 University closure. Fall semester internship at the Indiana County Office of Planning and Development as Lead Student Planner in Cohort 31. Lead Student Planner role consisted of leading other Student Planners in office tasks and project meetings. Continued collecting data for the Blighted Properties Inventory pilot program as well as assisting the full-time planners with everyday work tasks.
Student Planner
Jan 2020 - Mar 2020Student Planner
Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

Township of reserve
Jun 2020 - Aug 2020Municipal management assistantWorked directly under the Township Manager assisting in daily operations such as code enforcement, planning and budgetary strategies. Studied multiple aspects of township management including council of governments and surrounding communities.

Borough of etna
Sept 2020 - Oct 2020Zoning and code enforcement officerServed as the Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer for Etna Borough. Conducted inspections in accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code as well as coordinated with the Borough's third party building code inspection agency.

Cranberry township
Nov 2020 - May 2022Planning and development specialistManaged new and ongoing residential and commercial land development projects within Cranberry Township to assure sustainable development in accordance with the Township Code and Comprehensive Plan. Responsible for preparing meeting documentation such as public hearing testimonies, exhibit lists, and resolutions for the Township Planning Advisory Commission and Board of Supervisors on a monthly basis. In addition, duties consisted of coordinating with other Township Departments to complete Township projects ranging from infrastructure and roadway improvements to the addition of pedestrian amenities in Township parks. Show less

Mt. lebanon municipality
May 2022 - nowUrban planning and sustainability coordinatorDevelop and implement community sustainability initiatives and programs as well as assist and meet with applicants and developers that are proposing site plans, conditional uses, residential design review, general plan amendments, rezoning and subdivision approvals. Also serve as a project coordinator on assigned municipal projects.
Licenses & Certifications

Basic vehicle rescue technician
Pennsylvania department of healthMay 2017
Special vehicle rescue technician
Pennsylvania department of healthApr 2018
Fire fighter i
International fire service accreditation congressJul 2016
Volunteer Experience
Firefighter
Issued by Upper St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department on Nov 2023
Associated with Gregory WhartonFirefighter
Issued by Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company on Mar 2021
Associated with Gregory WhartonFirefighter
Issued by Indiana Fire Association on Nov 2016
Associated with Gregory WhartonFirefighter
Issued by Upper St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department on Sept 2014
Associated with Gregory WhartonVolunteer
Issued by Miracle League of Southwestern PA on Jun 2012
Associated with Gregory Wharton
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