EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA · 9/2008-5/2010
Master in City Planning; Urban Development, Community and Economic Development

MACALESTER COLLEGE
St. Paul, MN · 9/2001-5/2005
Bachelor of Arts; Economics, Urban Studies

• Study Abroad: Santiago Chile, School of International Training, Economic Development and Globalization Program. All courses completed in Spanish. 1/2004-5/2004

EXPERIENCE

WOMEN\'S COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Philadelphia, PA · 5/2009-9/2009
Housing Development Associate

• Assisted staff in multiple aspects of development process for an affordable housing project under development, including financing, building design, operations and maintenance, and community relations
• Researched and wrote grant applications state agencies and foundations in support of the rehabilitation of a child care center in South Philadelphia
• Prepared and led workshops for area non-profits on topics related to the community facility development process, including site selection, financial feasibility, and working with an architect

ASSOCIATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY · 1/2008-6/2008
Housing Policy Intern

• Researched, analyzed the effects of Mayor Bloomberg’s 2030 Plan on affordable housing in New York City
• Investigated the consequences of HUD contract expirations on affordable housing in New York City
• Tracked New York City’s banks’ compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act

TENDERLOIN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
San Francisco, CA · 11/2005-12/2007
Executive Management Coordinator

• Provided administrative support to the Executive Director and Senior Management Team
• Acted as liaison to the Board of Directors, including coordinating and documenting all board meetings
• Maintained corporate records and compliance for TNDC, affiliates and partnerships
• Executed special projects including event planning, managing volunteers, correspondence to donors and clients, member of Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Program: School of Design

Club Membership: School of Design

Interests:

• Design
• Development

Interested in a job/internship in:

• Northeast USA
• Northwest USA
• West Coast USA

Language: Proficient in Spanish Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, ArcMap GIS, Outlook, Raisers Edge, Dreamweaver, E-Views Activities: Outdoors, Running, Biking, Hiking, Soccer, Cooking, Traveling