Department of Communication and Journalism
Texas A&M University
Community Building Practice
I have 20 years of practitioner experience in community economic development, community-based research, community organizing, program evaluation, collaborative project management, placemaking, urban planning and design, electoral politics, strategic communication consulting, and other social change advocacy work. Below are a sample of projects I co-led in various roles.
Hollywood Community Studio
Three year social research and community engagement project investigating neighborhood change and catalyzing planning efforts in Central and East Hollywood, Los Angeles.
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Northeast Los Angeles Riverfront Collaborative
The NELA RC project was a multi-year and multi-sector community planning, economic development, engagement, and social research project that aimed at engaging local communities towards envisioning the L.A. River and riverfront neighborhoods in Northeast L.A.
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Chinatown Anti-Displacement Project
Taking a proactive approach against displacement in Chicago's Chinatown, this collaborative project produced a community research report, map, and walking tour advocating for an equitable and inclusive Chinatown.
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