Education Master of Urban and Regional Planning (December 2002)
University of Hawaii - Honolulu, Hawaii
Bachelor of Science (May 1998)
Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism
July 2004-Present Assistant to the Chairperson/Project Coordinator
State Department of Land and Natural Resources
Honolulu, Hawaii
Serve as the Chairperson’s liaison with departmental staff, other government agency personnel, the Legislature, community members and private industry representatives in the exchange of ideas, information, work products and in resolving issues and problem areas. Project management including presentations to the Board, community coordination and project implementation.
May 2004-July 2004 Resource Management Liaison
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
(via a University of Hawaii contract)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Acted as a liaison between community and local governments regarding the management and use of coastal resources and their impact on protected marine species. Evaluated strategies and materials for cooperative education seminars and public outreach. Reviewed strategies for emergency response for marine protected species, including collaborative strategies with government and private partners to establish community knowledge of laws and policies regarding marine protected species.
April 2003-May 2004 Assistant Planner
Hofman Planning Associates
Carlsbad, California
Responsible for the coordination of consultants, exhibits and supporting materials in the development and submittal of a variety of permits and applications to the City of Carlsbad. Researched and developed environmental assessments and mitigation reports. Assisted Principal Planners with planning research and development.
August 2001-December 2002 Planning Assistant
University of Hawaii - Social Science Research Institute
Honolulu, Hawaii
Assisted with the implementation of the Federal Emergency Management Agencies Project Impact for Kauai County. Helped communities on Kauai to assess their risks from natural hazards by gathering natural hazard, vulnerable populations and land use data to design regional mitigation plans. Organized and facilitated community meetings. Developed and fostered partnerships between county, state, federal and private agencies.
January 2001-August 2001 Conference Coordinator
University of Hawaii - Department of Urban & Regional Planning
Honolulu, Hawaii
Coordinated and oversaw the 7th annual Computers in Urban Planning and Urban Management Conference (CUPUM). Edited conference abstracts. Helped create, facilitate and manage conference budget. Processed conference registration and fees. Created conference program. Recruited and coordinated volunteers. Coordinated conference food, lodging, transportation, facilities and activities.
June 1999-January 2001 Education Assistant
Hanauma Bay Education Program
University of Hawaii - Sea Grant College Program
Honolulu, Hawaii
Responsible for the presentation and development of education programs to park users, school groups and community groups. Developed educational materials, displays and brochures. Assisted with the expansion of the program through community outreach. Coordinated volunteer activities. Kept and updated visitor statistics. Staffed visitor information booth. Coordinated and oversaw various educational community events highlighting Hawaii’s marine environment.