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Environmental Policy Analyst

Climate Communicator
Community Connector

I focus on climate and sustainability work that brings people together. Whether it’s helping local governments cut emissions or making public programs more accessible, I start by listening and building trust. My work combines policy, data, and public engagement to create results that reflect what communities actually need.

White man in his 20s wearing a black suit and red tie behind a wood paneled background

Recent Work of Mine Includes:​​

  • Helping Pittsburgh-area governments switch to renewable diesel, cutting lifecycle COâ‚‚e by 92% and saving $1.1 million

  • Designing a green bank proposal for Allegheny County that funds local climate projects without raising taxes by using existing public funds and private investment

  • ​Working with public agencies and contractors on low-embodied carbon asphalt that reduces COâ‚‚e by 29%, extends road life from 30 to over 50 years, and reduces traffic from paving work zones

  • ​Organizing a regional sustainability fair that connected over 250 residents with 19 local nonprofits focused on local climate impacts and action

  • Leading a project to make Sustainable Pittsburgh’s recognition program more accessible and easier for local organizations to use

I earned my Master of Science in Public Policy & Management from Carnegie Mellon University, with a concentration in Environmental Policy. I'm committed to work that listens first, respects community priorities, and delivers impact people can see.

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