Understanding the way and why we move

Utilizing large data, we can empower informed decision making

Growing up in Indiana, I saw the effects of environmental injustice and poor mobility options. From a lack of adequate public transit to hostile pedestrian environments, infrastructure and service provision have a profound effect on people’s economic opportunity. By providing quality transportation options for people of all ages and abilities, we have the chance to open the door to economic opportunity for vulnerable members of our community.

My professional experience includes supporting the Divvy bikeshare system citywide expansion in Chicago, designing a permanent e-scooter program policy in Milwaukee, transportation demand management during construction on the Lincoln Tunnel in NYC, and Northwestern University’s Active Transportation Plan, among others. I specialize in the benefits of micromobility sustainability as related to economic development, with regard to institutional goals. However, I also have experience in transit and traditional bike/ped planning.

During my work, I have analyzed and manipulated large datasets, such as:

  • Vehicle-level ridership data for the Divvy bikeshare system in Chicago utilizing Python to determine where companion lightweight stations would be appropriate

  • Student-generated data for the Northwestern University Active Transportation Plan using an application I configured that allowed them to audit bicycle parking and upload the data remotely to the cloud

  • Milwaukee e-scooter pilot program vehicle data using third-party vendor data reporting and analysis tools

  • Multiple automotive crash datasets for various Vision Zero plans using Python and geopandas

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Policy | Dec 2022

-Minor in Sustainable Cities

Master of Urban Planning and Policy | May 2027

-Specialization in Urban Transportation and Economic Development

Experience

Sam Schwartz Consulting (now TYLin) | July 2022 - July 2024

Planner I | Mar 2023 - July 2024

Expanded upon skills developed during internship. Specialized in advanced urban and transportation planning, utilizing a variety of industry-standard software tools including ArcGIS Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, and Replica to develop tailored solutions for clients. Worked with city officials at the Chicago Department of Transportation and other municipalities to develop micromobility policies and recommendations for existing and new programs. Engaged in extensive community and stakeholder outreach, fostering a collaborative approach to urban and transportation planning challenges.

Transportation Planning Intern | Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

Worked with clients and community stakeholders to help cities and large institutions meet their transportation needs. Collaborated with a team of planners and engineers to provide a complete solution for transportation problems. Used software such as ArcMap and Replica to gather data and perform spatial and mobility analysis. Created graphics for community engagement.

University of Illinois at Chicago | Jun 2025 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

Worked as a summer graduate assistant in the Government Finance Research Center working on grant merit reviews for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Small Business Capital Improvement Program. Evaluated nearly 100 applications for small business capital improvement grants based on a predetermined rubric and identified bondability issues with specific grant applications. 

Worked under Dr Deborah Carroll on a water rate affordability study funded by Cook County to evaluate the effect of water policy on low-income households with regards to shutoff procedures, penalties and fees, and reconnection. Qualitatively coded data either using existing resources or calling local water departments and worked to import quantitative data using automated means. 

Starship Technologies | Sept 2021 - May 2022

Customer Experience Associate

Handled day-to-day operations of autonomous food delivery robots. Adjusted routes and protocols to improve delivery of goods. Worked with merchants to troubleshoot and fix technology issues. Collaborated with employees from other sites and departments to better improve delivery times and customer experiences. Worked with Site Manager to help adapt operations to developing conditions and regulations.

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