Research Experience
University of Virginia
Lead Graduate Research Assistant
Resilient Appalachia Project · University of Virginia- Led a research project on media framing and renewable energy outcomes, coordinating a team and conducting statistical analysis to generate actionable insights.
- Managed datasets on Virginia renewable energy projects, integrating political, geographic, and media variables to support policy and investment analysis.
- Built and maintained a centralized grant tracking system, improving deadline management and funding strategy execution.
- Updated and managed the Resilient Appalachia Project website to enhance accessibility, accuracy, and stakeholder engagement.
- Developed and presented research at the Environmental Futures Forum, translating complex findings into clear, policy-relevant insights.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Virginia- Conducted a literature review on economic drivers of energy development, synthesizing findings into policy-relevant insights.
- Produced memos on Small Modular Reactors, analyzing global cost, technical, and regulatory trends to inform strategy.
- Built a database of Virginia renewable energy companies and projects to support stakeholder and market analysis.
- Presented energy financing processes and timelines, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
- Edited and refined team research outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and publication readiness.