I’m a public policy professional specializing in transportation policy. I currently serve as the deputy director for the Climate and Energy Program at Third Way, where my work focuses on developing and advancing policies to decarbonize the transportation sector as well as overseeing our work on clean energy innovation. Previously, I worked at the Eno Center for Transportation where I covered Congressional activity on transportation for Eno Transportation Weekly and led the organization’s “Transportation at the Ballot Box” research initiative. I also have several years of experience working on the Hill, including handling transportation and infrastructure issues for former Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1) and serving as legislative correspondent for Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4).

I hold a master’s degree in public administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. I graduated summa cum laude from the George Washington University with a B.A. in political communication. I live in Washington, DC.

In my spare time, I’m usually learning a new piano piece, trying a new recipe, or checking out a new restaurant around DC.

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