
Timeline
About me
Director of Planning and Development at City of Newburgh, New York
Education

University of pennsylvania
2009 - 2012Master of science (m.s.) historic preservation and conservationActivities and Societies: standing Promise

University of pennsylvania
2009 - 2012M.c.p. city/urban, community and regional planning
Bard college
2003 - 2006Bachelor of arts (b.a.) art history, criticism and conservation
Experience

Acds, llc
Aug 2006 - Feb 2009Staff plannerEconomic development professional

Philadelphia redevelopment authority
Jan 2010 - Jun 2012Vacant land policy
Milone & macbroom, inc.
Oct 2012 - Apr 2015Planner iiEconmic development, municipal planning and Section 106 compliance

City of newburgh, new york
Apr 2015 - nowEconomic Development PlanningLong Range PlanningLand Use Review Environmental Review-Oversees economic development strategies/activities related to Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan, and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.-Review and provide support for all zoning and development proposals.-Project lead for City coordination on large scale redevelopment projects.-Spearheads the Grant Writing Team for grant submissions focused on economic, waterfront development, historic and cultural resources. -Develops strategies to promote Newburgh's diverse historic, cultural and built landscape.-Spearheaded implementation if comprehensive zoning update including conversion to form based zoning code.-Utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS)/Adobe Creative Suite as resources for planning and zoning analyses (build-outs) to determine development potential & public engagement.-Manages the hazard mitigation plan update to identify areas of concern, and recommended resiliency planning strategies.-Manages daily department functions, including training and supervision.-Implements land use streamlining to reduce development burden.-Facilitates Planning Board workshops aimed at streamlining Land Use Board review processes. Show less
Director Of Planning And Development
Oct 2018 - nowCity Planner
Apr 2015 - Oct 2018

Ramapo college of new jersey
Sept 2017 - Aug 2021Adjunct professor of environmental studies
Licenses & Certifications

Aicp
American planning association
Volunteer Experience
Board Trustee
Issued by Vision Hudson Valley on Mar 2022
Associated with Alexandra Church, AICPBoard Member
Issued by NEWBURGH COMMUNITY LAND BANK INC on Sept 2019
Associated with Alexandra Church, AICP
Languages
- maMacedonian
- seSerbian
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