Work Experience
A record of my professional work across urban planning, environmental health, research, and technical/event support. I bring a cross-disciplinary perspective shaped by practice in both the public, private, and academic sectors.
Planning & Research
Housing Data Analyst Current
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies – Los Angeles, CA
July 2023 – Present
I conceptualize and execute housing and land use policy research projects, bringing spatial analysis and quantitative methods to bear on questions of affordability and equitable development across California. I support UCLA faculty and graduate students with data collection, analysis, and mapping to advance ongoing research initiatives.
Graduate Student Researcher
Luskin School of Public Affairs, UCLA – Los Angeles, CA
September 2022 – June 2023
I researched local government responses to California’s statewide housing mandates, focusing on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) and site selection under the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process. I evaluated and categorized housing element programs based on their potential to advance fair housing outcomes, and assisted faculty in writing and conceptualizing research papers and reports.
Graduate Student Intern
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) – Sacramento, CA
June 2022 – August 2023
I cleaned and analyzed large datasets — including census and environmental quality data — and developed web maps and dashboards using ESRI’s ArcGIS platform to support the CalEnviroScreen team. Working with the Community Assessment and Research section, I evaluated new indicators for environmental health risk and proposed and tested methodology for assessing community exposure to oil and gas drilling for potential inclusion in CalEnviroScreen.
Planner
Michael Baker International – San Diego, CA
October 2018 – October 2022
I served as project lead for multiple sixth-cycle housing element updates across SCAG, SANDAG, and ABAG regions, analyzing large parcel and zoning datasets to support housing site selection and program changes. I also contributed to comprehensive zoning code updates, community health and environmental justice conditions analyses, and facilitated public engagement through charrettes, surveys, and webinars for multiple cities.
Stormwater Intern
Department of Development Services, City of Santee – Santee, CA
October 2017 – October 2018
I updated and maintained the city’s GIS database to support analytics and MS4 stormwater permit compliance. I ensured regulatory compliance by performing required field inspections and preparing documentation and reports.
Teaching & Education
Teaching Assistant
Fielding School of Public Health, UCLA – Los Angeles, CA
September 2022 – March 2023
I assisted professors with lecture and activity planning, discussion facilitation, and course management for a graduate public health course. I also handled technical setup and logistics support, helping maintain a structured and engaging learning environment.
Environmental Educator
Earthlab San Diego / Center for Global Justice, UCSD – San Diego, CA
July 2017 – August 2017
I taught water quality, conservation, and ecology to students from Title 1 schools, engaging youth, teachers, and community members in developing environmental awareness. I also assisted in documenting and evaluating participant satisfaction and program effectiveness.
Technical & Event Support
Live Sound & Lighting Technician
University Centers AV, UCSD – San Diego, CA
October 2014 – September 2018
I managed sound, video, and lighting for a wide range of student and professional events hosted across UCSD venues. I supervised and trained new employees on equipment operation, event procedures, and safety protocols.
Festivals Coordinator
Associated Students, UCSD – San Diego, CA
January 2017 – June 2017
I coordinated talent, attractions, marketing, staffing, and facilities for the UCSD Sun God music festival, communicating with campus administrators on safety plans and event logistics. I also supervised planning for an interactive art exhibition held alongside the festival.