I am an interdisciplinary designer with a background in architecture, urban planning, geographic information systems, and policy.
I have a BS in Geodesign from the University of Southern California, which is a major that combines coursework related to architecture, urban planning, and GIS. I also have a MS in GIS and Technology, also from the University of Southern California.
I have a passion for leveraging technology, including spatial analysis and 3D visualization, to optimize designs and create high-quality architecture. I am especially interested in opportunities where I can work to improve walkability, design mixed-use facilities, and better integrate project sites with their surrounding context.
City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, US, GIS Intern
Use GIS methodologies to analyze data and develop visualizations to support Los Angeles Street Services.
• Spearheaded a spatial analysis-driven project that evaluated the urban tree canopy in Los Angeles and offered strategic advice for how to efficiently and successfully increase tree coverage, communicated through interactive 3D models and visualizations
• Created and distributed maps and other graphics using a standardized appearance and cartographic design fundamentals to visualize plans for the Los Angeles road network
• Oversaw a team of three interns and developed workflow documentation for GIS-related tasks
Brick+Work, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Product Manager
Involved with product development and management, product production, technical support, data acquisition and management, and customer service for a property technology startup.
• Designed, implemented, and managed the methodology for creating ADU reports using Revit, ArcGIS Pro, and Adobe InDesign
• Studied and became familiar with Southern California zoning codes as well as development incentives related to density and proximity to transportation
• Created Revit topography models to improve analysis and modeling for hillside properties
• Provided technical GIS support for the implementation of a fully automated zoning regulation web application that drew upon data from various Southern California jurisdictions
University of Southern California, Spatial Sciences Institute, Los Angeles, Research Associate
Worked on the USC Urban Trees Initiative to determine optimal locations for increasing the urban tree canopy in the neighborhoods surrounding the USC Health Science Campus.
• Developed technical GIS documentation for the creation and management of a spatial database containing over 40,000 point features collected in ArcGIS Online using satellite imagery
• Produced high-quality maps in ArcGIS Pro for use in the final report and presentations
• Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create renderings of bolstered tree canopies
• Engaged with residents and external stakeholders to gauge public interest in the project
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, Masters, Geographic Information Science and Technology
For my Master's Thesis, I conducted an interdisciplinary and thorough project focused on GIS, architecture, and urban design.
I used GIS to evaluate the bikeability of Redwood City, CA to identify weak spots in the cycling network. I also worked closely with local government and held a workshop for residents in order to gain public input. Using this information, I selected three street segments that would most benefit from improved cycling infrastructure and produced design proposals, created using Revit and SketchUp.
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, Bachelors, Geodesign
Geodesign is an interdisciplinary degree that combines coursework from architecture, geographic information systems, urban design, and public policy. I also received a minor in architecture during this time.
Most Effective Communication using Maps, 1st Place
I received this award for my cartography work and leveraging GIS and design to best communicate my findings.
