I am a fourth-year student at Cornell University pursuing a Dual Degree in Urban Studies (BS) and Art History (BA), as well as a Minor in Music.
I traveled and studied Urban Design for four months in Copenhagen, Denmark, which has contributed an added dimension of sustainable and Nordic design to my experience and architectural interests. I hope to bring these experiences and methods to my future work and studies in the US.
My long-term vision is to work in the field of sustainable architecture and design, in the specialties of urban planning, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation development.
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, Student Administrative Assistant
Conduct general office duties including copying, faxing, use of phone, and filing. Assisted in switching to new financial computer system, contacting suppliers and collecting information in order to assemble vendor inventory and directory.
Cornell University, Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, Ithaca, NY, US, Student Research Assistant
Observed and analyzed the effect of the low-income environment on childhood development in rural upstate New York. Interviewed subjects who have participated in program for four 4-year waves of study by means of questionnaires, brainteasers, and reactivity tests. Collected, processed, and analyzed urine samples for the purpose of measuring stress hormones. Travelled to subjects’ homes to collect data. Also participated in data entry and coding of results.
Boston Preservation Alliance, Boston, MA, US, Intern
Conducted research and correspondence for advocacy-oriented presentations, letters and petitions, newsletter publications, and event organization. Maintained press release clips, advocacy, project, and membership files. Contributed to historic preservation manual featuring design and modification guidelines for Boston neighborhoods and districts. Attended bi-weekly meetings working one-on-one with the Board of Directors, graphic designer and event planner to orchestrate annual Preservation Achievement Awards; responsibilities included distribution of mailings, sponsorship, community, and member outreach, database, and website and blog maintenance. Assisted in neighborhood preservation workshop program development and correspondence. Attended presentations and meetings conducted by the Boston Housing Authority, and the Boston Landmarks Commission. Worked alongside planning team for and assisted in event organization for the annual Boston Harborfest.
StudyPoint, Inc., Stoneham, MA, US, Junior Editor
Research and compile informational website pages focused on a breadth of collegiate institutions, aimed to help guide the college search experience of high school students.
Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, Portland, ME, US, Intern/Student Researcher
Led extensive study of ten Maine and Massachusetts communities in which the Amtrak-operated Downeaster train stops to determine economic and social impact of service. Conducted interviews to gather information. Engaged in extensive computer research and data entry and analysis. Worked with Amtrak, PanAm Railways, Federal Railroad Administration, and Federal Transit Administration executives, as well as those from the Maine Department of Transportation, Office of Tourism, and former Governor David Baldacci. Also worked alongside Directors of Customer Relations, Marketing and Publicity, Project Management, and Finance. Assisted in organizing lecture on the Livable Communities Initiative featuring President of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, Scott Bernstein. Also aided in organizing Rail-Laying/Groundbreaking event to initiate construction of northward extension, partially funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, Bachelors, Urban Planning; Art History
I am a dually-enrolled student in both the College of Arts & Sciences, where I am pursuing a B.A. in Art History, and the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, where I am pursuing a B.S. in Urban Planning. I am also a Music Minor and have participated in the Cornell Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Piano Society.
My interests in Urban Planning include experience in historic preservation and adaptive reuse, urban economic and social analysis, urban design, and sustainable design.
