Resume

The Ohio State University, 

— Bachelor of Arts, Public Leadership Management & Policy; Minor in Geographic Information Science *In Progress*

— Bachelor of Science, City & Regional Planning.  *In Progress* 

(Cumulative GPA 3.7)                                                                                                       

Awarded Morrill Excellence Scholarship (100% of Tuition).                                                                                  Expected Graduation May 2028

Metro Early College High School/Columbus State Community College, 

— Ohio S.T.E.M. High School Diploma Completed, Dual Enrollment Program

June 2022

The City of Columbus, Ohio (CBUS) — Planning Intern II | Department of Public Service; Division of Mobility & Parking Services

August 2024 — Present

Active transportation infrastructure planning.

• Bike Parking Audit & Planning

• Community Engagement Process Updates

CBUS — Legislative Intern I | Columbus City Council; Office of Council Member Lourdes Barroso de Padilla

May 2024 — August '24

Legislative research and member office support.

• Supported the planning of the OpenStreets614 project.

• Provided insight on policy adoption.

• Researched housing and transportation policy. 

Contributed to planning of the 'On my way' Dignity in Transit project

Transit Columbus (T.C.) — Board of Directors (Volunteer)

October 2023 — March '24; June '24 — Present 

Active transportation & mobility equity advocacy work.

• Strategic marketing projects lead

• Facilitate engagement with community members, stakeholders & peers.

• Administrative tasks.

T.C. — Community Outreach & Communications Coordinator (Paid)

April 2024 — May '24

Central Ohio Transit Authority (C.O.T.A.) — Travel Trainer | Mobility Services

October 2023 — December '23

Familiarized groups and individuals with COTA's services.

• Conducted intake of travel training clients.

• Addressed & provided accommodation(s) for individuals with special needs during travel trainings.

• Completed administrative work relating to COTA's mainstream paratransit services.

C.O.T.A. — Intern | Govt. Affairs, Transit Operations, Planning & Development

June 2022 — September '23

Public transit operations, management & planning background.

• Provided insights for service change recommendations.

• Reviewed for Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's Active Transportation Network RFP

• Launched initiative to make COTA a bike friendly destination.

Paradise Garage — Salesperson & Bike Assembly Tech

April 2021 — Present

Retail associate & Bike assembly technician.