I'm a storyteller. I turn big globs of databases into something meaningful to humans. As a visual thinker, I bring a clear and well-balanced perspective to analyses and visualizations, whether print or interactive. I believe in equity for all communities, and I apply that to all of my work, from the research questions I design, to the data I collect, to the way I design my maps and charts. While still conveying the whole story and telling a clear narrative, I strive to make maps as simple as possible.
I've worn many hats throughout my career, at various points becoming a coalition leader, an event planner, an economist, and a rural affordable housing expert. I believe teams with the most diverse backgrounds develop the most innovative solutions.
I'm also a cyclist, runner, and long-distance backpacker. My personal battery runs on big goals, like thru-hiking a 500-mile mountain wilderness trail and running my first half-marathon in the middle of a pandemic. From writing minutely-detailed workplans to setting and sticking to every deadline, I apply this goal-oriented lifestyle to all parts of my work.
2019 group winner of the NACIS Student Dynamic Mapping Competition. Dental desert map and data. Built with D3, Leaflet, and Mapbox. Infobox on mouseover.
Careless Decay: Dental Deserts in the United States
D3 interactive map of D.C. region commuting data by census tracts. Responsive scatterplot maps commuting data by income. Infolabels on tract/dot mouseover.
How the D.C. Region Gets to Work
Interactive Leaflet time series map of California wildfire data by county (2008-2016). Filter by fire size. Arrow buttons adjust year. Click fire for more popup details.
California Burning
Economic analysis of 41 transit agencies in Virginia, accounting for 175M annual ridership, $575M+ in payroll, and $480M+ in capital spending. Completed literature reviews, developed research questions, and designed qualitative/quantitative analyses in partnership with project manager.
Economic Impacts of Public Transportation in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Collected, segmented, and analyzed data for performance measures. Led QA/QC and developed static visualizations and maps. Developed policy copy.
Maryland Department of Transportation 2020 Annual Attainment Report
Collected, segmented, and analyzed data for performance measures. Led QA/QC and developed static visualizations and maps. Developed policy copy.
Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment Biennial Report 2019
Researched for and co-authored affordable housing toolkit for rural communities as part of U.S. Economic Development Administration project.
Providing Well-Placed Affordable Housing in Rural Communities (2017)
Researched for and co-authored a Bus Rapid Transit design guide for residents, advocates, and policymakers in Montgomery County, MD.
Best Practices in Rapid Transit System Design (2015)