DJ Forbes

DJ Forbes

Research Assistant and Webpage Designer

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  • About me

    Public Grants Manager at Trust for Public Land

  • Education

    • DePaul University

      2003 - 2007
      B.A. History, Urban Geography

      Activities and Societies: Illinois Geographical Society Honors:Illinois Geographical Society: Outstanding Senior Geography Award 2007Pilsen Alliance Community Collaborators of the Year Award 2006McCormick-Tribune Community Internship Award 2006

    • Tufts University

      2008 - 2010
      M.A Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

      Thesis: "An Analysis of Municipal Tools for Promoting Green Roofs into Dense Urban Development"

  • Experience

    • The Pilsen Alliance and DePaul University Geography Department

      Jan 2006 - Jul 2007
      Research Assistant and Webpage Designer
    • Chicago Loop Alliance

      Oct 2007 - May 2008
      Project Coordinator
    • Tufts University

      Sept 2008 - Nov 2009
      Research Assistant, Dept. of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning
    • City of Chelsea, Department of Planning and Development

      May 2009 - May 2013
      Planner & Project Manager
    • Hennepin County

      Feb 2014 - Apr 2015
      Senior Planner - Active Living
    • Trust for Public Land

      May 2015 - Jun 2022
      Project Manager
    • Forbes Residence

      Jun 2022 - Sept 2023
      Stay-at-Home Dad
    • Trust for Public Land

      Sept 2023 - now
      Public Grants Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LEED Green Associate

      US Green Building Council