Key Skills
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Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
9+ years of experience
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Conduct quantitative and qualitative research
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Including but not limited to modeling, remote sensing, desktop work, statistical analysis, fieldwork, surveys, and interviews
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Published ten (10) peer-reviewed articles and three (3) reports
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Perform high-quality research, analysis, assessment, and data visualization using tools such as
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R / RStudio (visualization and statistics)
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ArcGIS (GIS tool)
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MaxQDA (tool for survey or interview analysis)
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LucidChart (visualization and sketching)
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Examples of more than 15 projects include:
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Reflective pavement assessment using heat metrics in the City of Phoenix, leading to an expansion of the material application by the City of Phoenix (report). The City of Phoenix continues the investment in reflective pavements.
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Formative project and partnership evaluation of a city-community-university partnership using surveys, interviews, and text content analysis to advance sustainability and equity initiatives on collective heat resilience in Tempe, AZ. The partnership is making adjustments based on this evaluation.
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Conducted collection and analysis of the impact of shade at the Phoenix Zoo Parking Lot before and after shade structure installation. The Phoenix Zoo plans to expand its shade policies.
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Collected peer-reviewed literature on heat mitigation strategies and US city practitioner policy documents using the ACEEE policy database to analyze written communication about the social, economic, and environmental impacts of cooling interventions. Outcomes show a disconnect between science and policy. Awareness of communication disconnect may allow for stronger fiscal and political recognition of science-policy partnerships and bring in diverse knowledge sources.
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Modeled and interpreted climate model data. Assessed 13 CMIP5 global climate model outputs concerning their similarity for climate change in the Arctic Ocean which showed large discrepancies between the magnitude of local warming in the Arctic Ocean based on models.
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Experience Period
2013 - 2023
2016 - 2023
2020 - 2022
2021 - 2023
2020 - 2022
2019 - 2023
2014 - 2016
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2019 - 2020
Sustainability and
Climate Change Consulting
12+ years of experience
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Strong background in climate change and sustainability research, policy, and action based on education and professional experience
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Bachelor and Master of Science in Atmospheric Science with a focus on climate change
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Ph.D. in Sustainability with a focus on co-creating science between academics, policymakers, and community members
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Experience in consulting academia, cities, communities, and individuals on sustainability, climate change, and atmospheric processes by providing skills, extensive knowledge, and policy-relevant research for decision-making
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Skilled and experienced in facing the challenges of a rapidly changing environment, society, and economy as a team player and leader
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Prepared to think outside the box and consider who is and who is not at the table by applying humility, including and respecting different knowledge sources, and acknowledging positionality
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Examples of different projects
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Delivered skillset and knowledge to perform a formative evaluation of the city-community-university partnership in Tempe, AZ, and co-create and disseminate changes for the partnership administration to ensure trust and stronger relationships leading to empowerment and equity.
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Provided expertise to the City of Phoenix by evaluating the performance of reflective pavement using heat metrics such as air, surface, and mean radiant temperature. The outcomes led to an expansion of the material application and continued investment by the City of Phoenix.
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Advocated and provided expertise for more awareness and action on sustainability and resilience at Arizona State University (ASU) leading ASU to address sustainability gaps such as waste management awareness and sustainability training for all students, faculty, and staff.
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Consulted undergraduate student governments of Arizona State University on creating Sustainability Director positions to advance sustainability initiatives for students. All student governments can now access a Sustainability Action Fund to provide funding to innovative student ideas on sustainability.
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Provided design and leadership of 15+ extreme heat fieldwork projects in, e.g., Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ, and Los Angeles, CA, to gather essential quantitative datasets for analysis of which the outcomes are used to inform policies of cities, communities, and municipalities where measured.
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Experience Period
2010 - 2023
2017 - 2023
2020 - 2023
2020 - 2022
2022 - 2023
2022 - 2023
2018 - 2023
Research,
Data, and
Policy Analysis
9+ years of experience
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Draft, coordinate, and produce scientific research and policy-relevant knowledge products
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Analyzed scientific datasets and policy databases
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Published peer-reviewed papers and reports
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Coordinated the publication process
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Prepare and present oral and written reports of disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research findings to relevant internal and external stakeholders
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Presented poster and oral presentations at multiple international and national conferences
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Presented reports in workshops and committees
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Master thesis and Ph.D. dissertation utilizing scientific rigor, diverse datasets, and policy documents to advance the understanding of climate change and sustainability for the environment, society, and economy.
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Examples of more than 15 projects include
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Designed and analyzed policy and advocacy agenda as the 2022-2023 President of the Graduate and Professional Student Association at Arizona State University for discussion with local, state, and federal government representatives on higher educational matters such as Pell Grants or Loans.
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Developed and advanced an understanding of innovative policy-relevant heat mitigation solutions that enable evidence-based heat resilience using knowledge of current research, data, and policies on extreme heat and urban sustainability by publishing my dissertation on urban heat.
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Analyzed text of US city practitioners' policy documents (Sustainability Plans, Climate Action Plans, etc. - ACEEE database) and scientific peer-reviewed literature to identify social, economic, and environmental impacts of heat mitigation policies and the differences in communication between science and practice.
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Designed, led, and executed 15+ extreme heat fieldwork projects in, e.g., Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ, and Los Angeles, CA, to gather essential quantitative datasets for analysis of which the outcomes are used to inform policies of cities and communities.
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Modeled and interpreted climate model data. Assessed 13 CMIP5 global climate model outputs concerning their similarity for climate change in the Arctic Ocean which showed large discrepancies between the magnitude of local warming in the Arctic Ocean based on models.
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Experience Period
2013 - 2023
2015 - 2023
2015 - 2023
2022 - 2023
(2019 - 2023)
2018 - 2023
2019 - 2023
2018 - 2023
2014 - 2016
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2019 - 2020
Strategic Planning and Relationship Building (Public and Private)
7+ years of experience
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Team leadership, empowerment, and strategic planning to stay on track with the deliverables of multiple projects simultaneously
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Ensure the research and engagement processes (including feedback and reviews) are well run and on schedule
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Project management and support including organizing and coordinating internal/external meetings, workshops, and other activities
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Develop and maintain trust-based relationships and productively collaborate with internal and external colleagues, partners, and stakeholders (city, community)
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Prepare and present oral and written reports of research findings to relevant internal and external stakeholders
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Examples of planning, leadership, and collaboration include
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Planned and executed a timeline with milestones to simultaneously and successfully graduate with a Ph.D. in Sustainability, grow in responsibility, and eventually lead the Graduate and Professional Student Association as President, contribute as Trustee at the ASU Board of Trustees, and achieve endurance goals such as long-distance trail runs, a marathon, and an Olympic distance Triathlon.
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Collaborated in City-University partnerships to advance understanding of sustainability and resilience initiatives for Phoenix Metropolitan area communities, leading to Climate Action Plans (City of Tempe), heat mitigation strategy implementation (City of Phoenix, City of Scottsdale, and Phoenix Zoo), and awareness on heat vulnerability.
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Advanced equity initiatives of the City-Community-University partnership on collective heat resilience in Tempe, AZ, using high-level strategic planning and relationship-building skills and intersectional project and relationship evaluation.
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Led, supervised, and managed a team of 70+ students and a $1.4 million budget for the largest graduate student government in the US, representing 30,000 students.
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Co-convened speakers and engagement material for a monthly sustainability-focused seminar at the College of Global Futures
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Experience Period
2015 - 2023
2017 - 2023
2018 - 2023
2019 - 2023
2021 - 2023
2022 - 2023
2022 - 2023