Work Experience
Principal Planner, San Mateo County Transportation Authority
San Carlos, CA - Jan 2023 - Present
Manages complex and multidisciplinary planning projects and provides technical assistance to stakeholder agencies and local jurisdictions
Assistant Director for Planning & Development, Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis
Los Angeles, CA - Nov 2022 - Jan 2023, Transportation Deputy (Sept 2018 to Nov 2022)
Led transportation, infrastructure, and land use initiatives with a focus on projects, policy and programs delivered through LA Metro and LA County Public Works in a District covering 19 cities and 2 million people including = 300,000+ unincorporated residents
Associate Civil Engineer, Los Angeles County Public Works
Alhambra, CA - Associate Civil Engineer (2018), Principal Civil Engineering Assistant (2017 - 2018), Senior Civil Engineering Assistant (2015 - 2017), Civil Engineering Assistant (July 2014 - 2015)
Acted as administrator for over $100 million in funding awarded by LA Metro through various grant programs. Secured over $20 million in active transportation funding through preparation of grant applications and management of consultant grant writers. Acted as project manager for Phase I of the Rosemead Boulevard Complete Street Improvements Project, a 2.6 mile cycle track project. Provided legislative analyses on various bills and policies to determine effects to Public Works’ budget
Engineering Aid III, Los Angeles County Public Works
Los Angeles, CA - Oct 2013 - July 2014
Acted as project manager for roadway and buildings and grounds projects in unincorporated Santa Monica mountains. Reviewed design plans and project design concepts and inspected concrete/pavement infrastructure to prepare over $2 million in repair contracts
Plan Check Consulting, DC Expediting
Los Angeles, CA - Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
Provided plan check consulting and permit expediting services for architecture and engineering firms, contractors, and property owners
Structural Engineering Intern, M&M Design
San Fernando, CA - June 2012 - Jan 2013
Drafted structural and architectural plans, conducted calculations, surveyed properties, and submitted plans for review by city agencies
Education
M.A. Urban and Regional Planning
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 2018
M.S. Environmental Engineering
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) 2014
B.S. Civil Engineering
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) 2012
Credentials
Professional Engineer (P.E.)
California License No. C86628
Certified Planner (A.I.C.P.)
Certificate No. 34055
Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
Volunteering
Government Affairs Co-Chair, American Society of Civil Engineers (2020 - 2021)
Coordinated activities for members of ASCE’s Younger Member Forum in Los Angeles to strengthen knowledge of ties between government and infrastructure. Hosted a panel discussion and presentation series to familiarize YMF members with how the government builds infrastructure.
ATP Application Evaluator
Reviewed and scored 27 bicycle, pedestrian, and Safe Routes to School applications submitted by agencies throughout California for Cycles 2 and 3 of the Active Transportation Program