What I work on
Turning public data into decisions
I focus on building data tools and analysis that help public agencies move from information to action.
Economic Development Planning
North Carolina Department of Commerce | Energy and Infrastructure Office
Translate energy, workforce, and economic data into decision-ready insights for state policy and economic development strategy
Support industrial growth and site selection by analyzing energy availability, infrastructure constraints, and workforce capacity
Integrate energy system data with labor market and economic indicators to inform long-term planning
Selected work
NC Energy Workforce Development Dashboard - Interactive dashboards tracking clean energy occupations, training programs, and regional labor supply to guide workforce investment
Economic development analysis - Data-driven evaluation of how energy policy and infrastructure shape business recruitment and job creation
Data governance and stewardship
Establish clear data structures, standards, and documentation so analysis can be understood, reused, and audited
Emphasize responsible data use, including appropriate aggregation, privacy awareness, and clear communication of limitations
Build sustainable workflows that public agencies can maintain over time without specialized or fragile tooling
Local government analytics and investment analysis
UNC School of Government | Development Finance Initiative (DFI)
Helped local governments use data to make informed public investment decisions
Supported affordable housing, historic preservation, and downtown redevelopment efforts across North Carolina
Selected work
Dashboard development - Built GIS-enabled dashboards to identify development sites and visualize housing, demographic, and economic trends
Financial modeling - Modeled public-private real estate projects to assess feasibility, incentive structures, and fiscal impacts
Building effective data teams and systems
Hire, train, and mentor data professionals working on applied policy problems
Manage analytical projects from scoping through delivery, aligning technical work with policy timelines and stakeholder needs
Design user-centered data systems informed by testing and real-world use
Data communication
Teach and advise on data visualization focused on clarity, accessibility, and audience needs
Deliver responsive, targeted analysis that supports real-time decision-making in public agencies