Prepared staff reports and presented monthly at Planning Commission meetings; recommended approval, denial or conditional approval of proposals.
Inspected sites to asses validity and feasibility of submitted development plans.
Participated in community outreach events designed to educate citizens on upcoming changes that may affect them directly or indirectly.
Collaborated with Public Safety on Code Enforcement materials.
Assisted in development of architectural plans by providing input for zoning and compliance.
Provided technical assistance to residents regarding their requests or questions about the built environment; zoning, project permits, and development proposals.
Research Intern
Grid Alternatives LA
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
Compiled metric data collection of over 70 LA County public housing units and climate vulnerability.
Collaborated with other local organizations to gather quantitative and qualitative data on climate adaptability in Los Angeles.
Presented data findings to LACDA and narrowed my research to 13 public housing units that would become candidates for resiliency centers and solar panels.
Community Organizer Intern
LAANE
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - 08.2022
Facilitated monthly meetings to discuss internal operational issues, current events, impacting community and advocacy.
Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach nurses and skilled nursing facilities.
Maintained outreach contacts in organizations database to track progress toward base building goals.
Conducted outreach to local community leaders and progressive organizations and assisted with local and regional on-site events/rallies.
Camp Counselor
UCLA Recreation
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019
Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.