Resume

Professional Summary

Policy leader and researcher with proven track record securing $1M+ in grant funding, launching statewide data initiatives, and driving 20%+ annual revenue growth. Expertise combining data-driven research with strategic leadership to advance affordable housing solutions across Virginia.

Skilled at building cross-sector partnerships, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and translating technical analysis into actionable policy. Previous career in archaeological research and cultural resource management from 2012 to 2018.

Work Experience

Vice President

HDAdvisors | Richmond, Virginia January 2024 - Present

  • Drive business development and strategic direction as equity partner, expanding client portfolio across nonprofit and government sectors
  • Lead consulting engagements for affordable housing development and organizational strategy; provide real estate finance consulting for low-capacity non-profit organizations
  • Provide fractional executive leadership to nonprofit clients, serving concurrently as:
    • Executive Director for Strategy & Sustainability, HousingForward Virginia: Secured $1M in grant funding, grew revenue 20%+ annually, developed organization’s first fiscal controls policy, implemented GAAP, led first strategic planning process, manageD 6,000+ subscriber newsletter, managed diverse board of 15+ housing leaders across public/private sectors

Senior Associate

HDAdvisors | Richmond, Virginia March 2020 - December 2023

  • Co-authored HB854 Virginia Statewide Housing Needs Assessment commissioned by Virginia General Assembly, influencing state housing policy
  • Led housing needs assessments for 5+ localities
  • Planned and executed HousingX 2022, an affordable housing innovation conference bringing together 200+ affordable housing innovators and practitioners
  • Provided fractional leadership to nonprofit clients, serving concurrently as:
    • Director of Real Estate, Maggie Walker Community Land Trust: Oversaw 30+ unit affordable homeownership pipeline, expanded developer partnerships for land acquisition, manage government and partner relationships

Research Assistant

VCU Survey and Evaluation Research Lab | Richmond, Virginia May 2018 - March 2020

  • Co-authored Virginia Department of Health report establishing framework for Overdose Fatality Review Team
  • Evaluated diversity and inclusion program effectiveness in higher education
  • Maintained complex database supporting statewide Judicial Performance Evaluation program

Field Archaeologist

Circa~ Cultural Resources Management | Williamsburg, Virginia January 2012 - May 2018

  • Whistleblower to protect the Monacan Nation’s historic capital, Rassawek
  • Excavated over 30 sites across the Mid-Atlantic, ranging from pre-historic to late 19th century

Education

Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, Virginia 2020

  • Major: Urban and Regional Planning
  • Graduate Certificate: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • John Marlles Scholarship recipient

Master of Art

University of Leicester | Leicestershire, UK 2017

  • Major: Archaeology and Heritage Management
  • Mark Pluciennik MA Dissertation Prize recipient

Bachelor of Art

Christopher Newport University | Newport News, Virginia 2011

  • Major: Art History
  • Minor: Studio

Skills

  • Technical Skills:
    • Grant writing and fund development ($1M+ secured)
    • Nonprofit accounting
    • Program evaluation and impact assessment
    • Budget management and financial oversight
    • Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
    • Compliance and reporting
    • Real estate finance and development
    • • Strategic planning and implementation
    • Policy research and white paper development
    • Data visualization and dashboard development
    • Public speaking and presentations
    • Social media strategy and content management
    • WordPress and web application development
    • Organizational management and board governance
  • Tools & Software:
    • Adobe Creative Suite
    • ArcGIS
    • Canva
    • LLM (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini)
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • Positron
    • QGIS
    • RDS
    • RStudio
    • S3
    • Salesforce
    • Shiny
    • SQL fundamentals
    • Tableau
  • Languages:
    • R
    • HTML

Board Leadership and Advisory Roles

  • City of Richmond Zoning Advisory Council | June 2024 - Present
  • Commonwealth Catholic Charities Housing Corporation Board | January 2025 - Present
  • RVA CDC Board | June 2024 - Present
  • Virginia Housing Supportive Housing Solution Advisory Council | January 2024 - Present
  • project:HOMES Community Engagement Board | January 2020 - May 2023
  • Council of Virginia Archaeologists | January 2020 - January 2023

Certifications, Commissions, and Licenses

  • Virginia Notary Public, Expiration Date: 8/31/2029
  • Virginia DPOR Approved Post-License and Continuing Education Instructor for Real Estate, Expiration Date: 7/31/2027
    • Zoning & Housing 101
    • Land Use
    • Local Laws and Zoning