Education and Degrees

• M.S., Regional Planning, 2002, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• B.A., Government and Politics (with Honors and Distinction), 1999, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

Work Experience

• Extension Specialist for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development, Virginia Tech, Richmond, Virginia (December 2016-present)
• Executive Director, Virginia Community Economic Network, Richmond, Virginia (January 2014-December 2016)
• Executive Director, Government and External Affairs, Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia (January 2012-January 2014)
• Project Director, Public-Philanthropic Partnerships, Council on Foundations, Arlington, Virginia (May 2011-January 2012)
• State Director, U.S. Senator Jim Webb, Richmond, Virginia (January 2007-May 2011)
• Senior Program Officer, The Cameron Foundation, Petersburg, Virginia (July 2004-January 2007)
• Research Associate, Economic Opportunities Program, Aspen Institute, Washington, D.C. (June 2002-July 2004)