RESUME

Professional Experience

MAKERS Architecture & Urban Design July 2017 - August 2025

Planner - Associate II

Seattle Architecture Foundation February 2017 - Present

Teaching Artist

Community Day School Association - Maple Elementary February 2015 - January 2016

Enrichment Teacher

City of Burien – City Manager's’ Office July 2014- June 2015

Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

Stewardship Forestry September 2013 - April 2015
Project Manager

Peace Corps Paraguay - Education & Youth Development Sector February 2011 – May 2013

Peace Corps Volunteer

Academic Profile

American Institute of Certified Planners Member since 2019

Certified Planner #32157
Graduate | University of Washington – College of Built Environments

Master of Urban Planning: Urban Design Specialization – Graduated June 2017
Guest Researcher at Aalborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark – Fall 2016

Undergraduate | Lewis & Clark College

Bachelor of Arts: International Affairs – Graduated 2009

Study Abroad at PUCMM Santiago, Dominican Republic – Spring 2008

Major Projects with MAKERS

Co-Living Guidance Documents | 2024-2025 (link)
Project manager and lead author for projects with both the state Department of Commerce and South Sound Housing Affordability Partners that produced guidance documents and a model code for cities implementing HB 1998.
Washington State Zoning Atlas | 2024-2025
Lead planner developing data collection methodology, reviewing and managing atlas conceptualization, data collection, student worker training, early public facing map development, and advisory group briefing.
Auburn Middle Housing Zoning Code Update | 2024 (link)
Project manager for this code update that went above and beyond HB 1110 middle housing requirements in single-family zones and led to the removal of density standards in Auburn multifamily zones, significantly increasing potential housing development.
Aberdeen Zoning Code Update | 2023-2024
Project manager for top-to-bottom zoning code update, with an emphasis on housing affordability. The new code removes density per acre standards, allows middle housing in all residential zones, and reduces residential parking requirements.
Tukwila Comprehensive Plan | 2023-2025
Project manager for this effort to support the city’s housing and land use comprehensive plan element and develop early concepts for middle housing. This project featured collaboration with the Black Home Initiative on inclusive engagement, which resulted in a policy brief targeted to local elected officials about regulatory reform for affordable homeownership.
Burien Ambaum and Boulevard Park Community Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Zoning Code Update | 2021-2024 (link)
As project manager I analyzed local conditions, planned and undertook community engagement activities, organized regular meetings with staff and led production of the final product for this community-centered subarea plan and planned action EIS that emphasized equitable transit-oriented development. The plan was incorporated into the comprehensive plan update and formed the backbone for a major update to the land use map. I also managed the subsequent citywide update to multifamily and mixed-use zoning to increase development potential.
Spokane Centers and Corridors Update | 2023-2024
I was lead planner for this project to update Spokane’s Center and Corridor designations, zoning and design guidelines. We researched existing code, market conditions, and development outcomes and recommended updates to reduce barriers to development of walkable mixed-use development in desired areas.
Department of Commerce Middle Housing Model Code and Guidebook | 2023-2024 (link)
I supported research and analysis, document drafting, client coordination, and stakeholder engagement for this state Department of Commerce guidebook and model code.
Edmonds Highway 99 Community Renewal Area | 2022-2023
I was project manager for this effort to establish a community renewal area (RCW 35.81) along a problematic stretch of Highway 99 in Edmonds. This project led to city purchase of large private parcel for public-private redevelopment as a community center with housing and businesses. I researched tools like the community renewal law, TIF, and MFTE to recommend strategies to best achieve community goals.
Bothell Canyon Park Subarea Plan | 2018-2020 (link)
As lead planner for this subarea plan and planned action EIS focused on transit-oriented redevelopment of a 80’s era office/industrial park I researched and potential development outcomes, developed informational materials and maps, produced reports, and helped organize complex interagency meetings and stakeholder review.
Redmond Comprehensive Plan EIS | 2022 (link)
To support alternatives analysis for this comprehensive plan EIS I taught myself how to use ESRI’s parametric modeling software CityEngine to model development outcomes under different regulatory scenarios for three Redmond subareas.
2023 WA-APA Conference: Local Air & Noise Pollution and Land Use Planning (link)
I organized a presentation with an all-star panel about the potential health impacts of siting sensitive uses and high-density housing too close to freeways and airport flight paths.

Pre-MAKERS projects

Urban Morphology Research Project – Copenhagen, Denmark
Guest Researcher | August - December 2016
Independent research project conducted at the University of Aalborg in Copenhagen, sponsored by the Valle scholarship foundation at UW. Detailed study and analysis of Copenhagen urban form, housing typologies, and neighborhoods through on site data collection, interviews, and historical research.
South Park Equity Plan – City of Seattle/University of Washington
Student team member | March - June 2016
Collected and analyzed data and developed strategies for the City to address weaknesses and prevent displacement in South Park. Conducted as a studio course under Don Blum and Ron Turner.
Draft Community Outreach and Engagement Strategic Plan – City of Burien
Author and Researcher | July - September 2014
Undertook more than 30 interviews with local leaders and stakeholders. Developed deployable strategies to involve a larger swath of residents in local government.
Community Library Development and Launch - Natalio, Paraguay
Peace Corps Volunteer | June 2012 – May 2013
Trained staff; secured books, computers and furniture donations; undertook outreach and publicity through print media, radio appearances and in-person outreach to local schools and events; developed educational programming and events, wrote and received Peace Corps Partnership grant for books.
Early Elementary Literacy Program – Nueva Germania, Paraguay
Peace Corps Volunteer | May 2011 – January 2012
Designed and coordinated literacy program among 1st-4th graders in school of 500 students, involving diagnostic testing, enhanced teaching techniques, and intensive summer reading camp.

International Experience

Copenhagen, Denmark | Valle Scholarship Urban Morphology Research August-December 2016 - Advisor: Rachel Berney
Oaxaca, Mexico | Food Sovereignty and the Roots of Migration Study Abroad
June-July 2015 – Faculty Leader: Branden Born
Paraguay | Peace Corps Volunteer, Education and Youth Development Sector
February 2011-May 2013 – Program Manager: Jeremy Smith
Santiago, Dominican Republic | Liberal arts program, PUCCMM.
January- May 2008 – Resident Coordinator: Nathaniel Thompson
Seogwipo, South Korea | English Teacher at E Bo Young’s Talking Clue English Academy

June-July 2007 – Colleague and Mentor: Brian Bishop

Languages

I’m comfortable speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish and regularly volunteered as an interpreter for El Centro De La Raza’s monthly legal clinic in 2024 and 2025. I am a native English speaker.