Harper Mills

Highlights:

• Led the design, implementation, and evaluation of Boston Delivers, a first-of-its-kind electric cargo bike delivery pilot program.
• Helped kick-start a new curb management workflow for internal and external stakeholders.
• Managed the Open Newbury Street program. Directed a team of consultants to conduct business engagement, navigate permitting processes, plan event operations, and advocate for a more vibrant public realm.
• Overseen three seasons of Outdoor Dining reviews for the Boston Streets Cabinet. Ensured compliance with outdoor dining regulations, and also advised on the guidelines themselves.

Experience:

• Writing and overseeing RFPs and other vendor contracts. Ensuring consultants stay on task and on budget.
• Developing marketing and outreach strategies, including webpages, digital content, and press releases.
• Public engagement on controversial issues, such as pedestrianization, curb management, and emerging electric/micro-mobility modes.
• Designing pilot programs that address freight and curb management challenges

Highlights:

• Developed comprehensive organizing and fundraising programs for campaigns such as Ben Sigel for Congress, Michelle Wu for Mayor, and Julia Mejia for City Council.
• Built and trained a community of over 100 volunteers, mentees, and interns for community outreach activities, such as canvassing and relational organizing.
• Designed and managed an internship program for over 50 high school and college students that helped develop their community organizing skills, and facilitated peer-to-peer mentorship.

Experience:

• Managing diverse teams, and promoting leadership development.
• Designing workflows and reporting systems to help track team progress and challenges.

• Created and led tours exploring the unintended consequences of historical urban planning decisions, with an emphasis on transportation and land use policies.

• Contributed lively, timely content for the organization's social media platforms.
• Assisted with strategy and management of community events in Emerald Necklace Parks.