Degrees

​​MPA, State and Local Management, University of Delaware (2005)

BA, Communication, State University of New York at Geneseo (1998)

Experience

2019–present  Associate Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware 

2012–2019 Assistant Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware  

2008–2012 Policy Specialist II, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware  

2005–2008 Limited-term Researcher, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware  

2003–2005 Graduate Research Assistant, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware  

2002–2003 Americorps Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA), Delaware Mentoring Council

1999–2001 Tourism Marketing Assistant, Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, Geneseo, N.Y.

1998–1999 Staff Writer, Livingston County News, Geneseo, N.Y

Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

American Planning Association (APA) 

Research Interests

Local and regional comprehensive planning, Transportation research and planning, Effects of an autocentric environment on public health (healthy/walkable communities), Geographic information systems (GIS)