Bio: (9/11-current) Graduate Assistant: Center for Economic Development, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Technical and writing assistance with economic development projects, and economic development research for academic publication. (5/12-current) Project Assistant: Mullin Associates, Pelham, MA. Assist planning consulting firm with research and compilation reports for municipal clients undertaking economic development initiatives.
Education: MRP, University of Massachusetts Amherst (current) MA, The Conway School (2009) BA, St John's College (2002)
Key Publications: 12/12: "The University and Local Economic Development." (with John Mullin and Zeenat Kotval-K.) Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences, [Special Issue] 2012: 126-136. 6/12: "Economic Impact of Locating a Transit Vehicle Manufacturing/Assembly Facility in Massachusetts: A Feasibility Study." Prepared for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Transportation. (With J. Mullin, J. Collura, R. Nakosteen, H. Renski, T. Horan, and K. Parmar.)
Other Publications: 10/12: "Climate Change Adaptation Chapter: Marshfield, Massachusetts." Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Graduate Research and Creative Activity. Paper 23. (With J. Chase, R. Fitzgerald, F. Lima, S. Miller, and T. Pignatelli.) 3/09: "Walden Pond State Reservation Stewardship Plan." Prepared for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The Conway School. (With K. Haley and R. Marks.)
Past Assignments: 11/12: "The Power of Planning in 'Peyton Place.'" Graduate Course Guest Lecturer, University of Massachusetts Amherst. 9/12: "The Role of the MBTA as an Economic Stimulus." Ervin Zube Lecture Series Panelist, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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