Professional Experience

Associate Planner | Island County Planning Department | 2022–Present

• 3 years of professional planning experience in shoreline, zoning, subdivision and critical areas permitting.

• Interpret and apply complex codes, laws, and regulations (RCW, WAC, ICC).

• Prepare staff reports, memos, legal briefs, and technical documents supporting land use decisions.

• Administer SEPA review and conduct critical area assessments for potential project impacts.

• Analyze application materials: site plans, elevations, geotechnical reports, and biological site assessments.

• Coordinate with state agencies, tribal governments, and community stakeholders.

• Conduct site inspections, monitor compliance, and manage pre-application meetings.

• Defend County decisions before the Hearing Examiner during appeals.

• Developed SOPs and form templates, streamlining internal processes and reducing permit review time.

• Mentor and train new planners; collaborate on SMP/zoning updates and long-range code interpretations.

Leadership & Service

Vice President | AFSCME Local 1845 | 2024–Present

• Represent ~200 county employees in collective bargaining and workplace advocacy.

• Led negotiations for the 2026–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Completed 40-hour training in multiparty conflict resolution and collaborative negotiation.

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Personal Skills

• Natural Leader

• Collaborative and team oriented

• Exceptional interpersonal skills

• Personable, social, responsible, and motivated

• Completed a 40-hour training in interest based, multiparty conflict resolution and collaborative negotiation course.

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Technical Skills

• SketchUp

• ArcGIS

• Adobe Suite

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Bluebeam

• Technical Writing​​​

Accomplishments

• C40 Students Reinventing Cities International Competition

• Reimagining Railroad Ave. Studio Project

• City of Bellingham Economic Report

• Centennial Trail Connections: Arlington, Washington

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