A Bit About Me
I am a Geographic Information System (GIS) professional and community advocate from Asheville, NC, with over five years of experience in spatial analysis, economic development, and social equity. Currently, I work as a GIS & Resilience Analyst at Fernleaf, where I analyze local government data for climate vulnerability and risk assessments. Additionally, I serve as a Virtual Executive Assistant at Neighborhood Evolution, where I manage client communications and coordinate projects to empower communities through small-scale development.
My experience includes working with small rural communities like Wimauma, FL, as well as multi-county regions, such as the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). Previously, I was a Geospatial Analyst at Urban3, where I translated complex data into accessible insights, enhancing community advocacy.
Beyond my professional work, I am a board member of the Town of Clyde’s Planning Board and secretary for the Western North Carolina Realtist, focusing on improving housing access and promoting affordable living in the region.
In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, traveling, and spending quality time with my family.
“As a first-generation college student raised in a Spanish-speaking household, and living under the federal poverty line, my experiences with gentrification and suburbanization have shaped my passion for addressing urban and rural development's social and financial drivers.”
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University of North Carolina Asheville
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and an interdisciplinary certificate in applied social science research.
Presented at the African Americans in Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia Conference (AAWNC).
Honored with the Adelaide Daniels Key Community award for community-engaged research.
Recognized by the UNCA Department of Sociology and Anthropology for senior social research projects.
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
Participated in the Global Distinction Program
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Skills Developed: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Survey 123, cleaning and manipulating vector, raster, and LiDAR data, database management
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Cousera – Google
Skills Developed: Data analysis using R, Python, SQL, Tableau; data cleaning and visualization; data-driven decision-making.
Education & Awards
Sociology Senior Research Award
Honors Program Scholarship for Arts & Sciences
I Value
Community Empowerment
Advocacy & Justice
Civic Engagement
Equity & Inclusion
Collaboration
Lifelong Learning
Resilience & Sustainability
Data-Driven Solutions
Family & Friends
With Community at the Center
Further Develop Data Skills – Continue advancing technical expertise in data analysis, GIS, and spatial modeling to enhance the ability to address complex urban and rural challenges.
Lead Community-Based Projects – Take on leadership roles in community-driven initiatives, focusing on sustainable development, affordable housing, and social equity.
Implement Equitable and Resilient Solutions – Work to help communities adopt nature-based solutions that promote both environmental resilience and equitable economic development, ensuring long-term sustainability for underserved areas
