Resume

• 2013

  Spanish

  Certificate

  International Housing Finance Program

  Wharton School

  University of Pennsylvania

• 2009

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Sociology

  Temple University

• 2007

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Sociology

  The George Washington University

• 2003

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Public Policy

  University of Delaware

• Grant Writing

  Sustainability

  Research

  Research Design

  Qualitative Research

  Policy Analysis

  Policy

  Program Evaluation

  Quantitative Research

  Higher Education

  Affordable Housing

  Stata

  University Teaching

  Energy Efficiency

  Statistics

  Public Policy

  SPSS

  Urban

  Ross

  Ph.D

  Lauren M.

  Emerald Cities Collaborative

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

  National Low Income Housing Coalition

  George Washington University

  The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

  Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) is a national nonprofit network of organizations working together to advance a sustainable environment while creating high-road -- sustainable

  just and inclusive -- economies with opportunities for all. ECC develops energy

  green infrastructure and other sustainable development projects that not only contribute to the resilience of our metropolitan regions but also ensure an equity stake for low-income communities of color in the green economy. This includes developing the economic infrastructure for family-supporting wages and career paths for residents of such communities

  as well as contracting opportunities for women

  minority and other disadvantaged businesses.

  Emerald Cities Collaborative

  The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

  Oversees a team and coordinates ACEEE’s work on community energy efficiency (including grant writing and fundraising). \nDevelops technical resources and assistance for local governments and their partners including energy and water utilities. \nConducts research and policy analysis on energy efficiency in affordable housing

  local energy policy and planning

  energy data access

  local government-utility engagement

  and multifamily energy efficiency. \nProvides major contributions to biennial ACEEE City Energy Efficiency Scorecard and related local policy database.

  Senior Manager

  Local Policy

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  Research

  analysis

  and outreach on the intersection of energy efficiency

  housing policy

  and urban sustainability. Focusing on energy efficiency policy issues related to affordable housing

  utility incentive programs

  local government operations

  building regulations

  water and wastewater service provision

  and land use/transportation decisions. Research and policy analysis emphasize issues of local job creation

  economic development

  and environmental health benefits of energy efficiency.

  Senior Policy Analyst

  American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  Director

  Local Policy Program

  The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

  National Low Income Housing Coalition

  George Washington University

  Washington

  DC

  Adjunct Professor

  Conducted policy analysis and developed policy learning exchange between local and international partners and collaborators on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Facilitated collaboration with international partners and resources that support HUD's efforts towards innovation in affordable housing policy.

  Fellow

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development