Denver Shared and Inclusive Prosperity Strategy; Denver
Developed an engagement framework and strategy, on behalf of Mayor Hancock, for inclusive economic development and prosperity initiatives
With over two decades of experience, I serve as a trusted advisor and strategist for city leaders, brands, and placemakers across the world, helping them build better communities. I bring a data-driven, results-focused, and collaborative approach to all my engagements, leveraging my expertise in research, strategy creation, policy development, implementation, and relationship building. My work has supported transformative projects in New York City and Jerusalem to the Yukon and Austin, Texas.
Developed an engagement framework and strategy, on behalf of Mayor Hancock, for inclusive economic development and prosperity initiatives
Convened developers, elected officials, CEOs, and economic development practitioners to revisit the White Flint Sector Development Plan (Bethesda and Rockville, MD), resulting in a white paper outlining key priorities for igniting development
Developed, in partnership with Edelman, Kraft’s community activation plan, including target cities, partners, and messaging
Lead the creation of a five-year economic development strategy and action plan to guide the city’s business attraction and retention efforts
Crafted Jack Purcell go-to-market plan, focusing on four U.S. markets, London, and Beijing
Fashioned anchor development framework for Union Market, a large scale urban redevelopment project, including procurement priorities, placemaking, and neighborhood outreach
Evaluated Buenos Aries’ creative industries and developed go-to-market strategies for Art Basel Cities festival
Provided site selection strategy for 15 global locations and curated content for the “creative class” consumer
Developed a destination and development strategy, in collaboration with Resonance Consultancy, for a large-scale , mixed-use regional entertainment center
Generated, in partnership with Resonance Consultancy, a competitive identity and plan to attract investment – business, talent, and visitors
Created strategy for the Miami Urban Future Initiative, resulting in $1.2 million in funding from the Knight Foundation
Advised Zappos’ CEO Tony Hsieh and city officials on strategies for redeveloping downtown Las Vegas
Created a series of case study insights and best practices for growing the “orange (creative and knowledge) economy” in Latin America
Guided Kaufman Astoria Studios and its partners on the creation of an innovative and creative industries district in Queens, New York
Advised on North America target markets, leading to company’s “most successful site strategy for performances”
Developed strategic plan to scale Austin’s training capacity and pipeline for the city’s growing mobility and infrastructure sector
Crafted, in partnership with LBJ graduates, an anchor engagement strategy for SFA, outlining ways for boosting development in Deep East Texas
Consulted on future growth scenarios and projections for urbanization, including city needs and challenges
Guided a comprehensive economic development strategy centered on the principles of economic growth, resilience, and equity
Developed, in partnership with LBJ graduates, an anchor strategy for UTPB, offering insights for leading regional engagement
Partnered in the creation of the Audi Urban Future Initiative, a program to improve urban mobility
Crafted comprehensive regional destination strategy, including goals and tactics to drive economic development and tourism investments
Led CMLC Board of Directors through a workshop to consider the impact of COVID-19 on future placemaking and redevelopment
Delivered a series of industry workshops, for connecting luxury travel brands to the “creative class” consumer
Developed an economic development strategic plan, centered on equity and leveraging the city’s multicultural assets
Consulted with Portland State University leadership on a plan to align the University’s degree offering with regional workforce needs
Guided one of the world’s largest film studios on the impact of creative clusters, resulting in locational insights
Crafted an economic development strategic plan, centered on resiliency and destination development
Advised UTA President James Spaniolo, as a Visiting Scholar, on how to strengthen the University’s regional position as a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship
Created, in collaboration with Richard Florida, an inclusive prosperity engagement strategy for regional anchors: University City Science Center, Drexel University and Thomas Jefferson University
Created a regional economic development strategic plan, centered on regional cooperation, workforce development and more
Offered keynote and strategic advice about economic recovery to Delaware Technical College
Offered executive education sessions about the importance of location to personal and business growth
Developed and presented policies for cross-border collaboration to the U.S. Depts. of Commerce, State, and Homeland Security
Authored creative industries report, leading to curriculum review and engagement plan for Brazil’s largest design school
Created, in partnership with CNN, award program to improve the urban resident health, resulting in 450 entries from 29 countries
Crafted comprehensive strategy and action plan to support AED’s economic development efforts
Served as keynote speaker for the Utah ULI Trends conference, presenting a message about the importance of inclusive development
Informed onefinestay’s organizational and marketing strategy for targeting the “creative class” consumer
Developed economic development strategy to guide the investment efforts of the Buda Economic Development Corporation
Worked with CEDIM leadership to develop and scale Masters program across Mexico and serve as a professor
Informed, in collaboration with GSD&M, the “Idea Class” campaign, hailed as “one of its most successful ad campaigns for BMW”
Collaborated with team of leading academics, economists and practitioners to author future-looking economic recovery plans for both Northwest Arkansas and the State of Arkansas
Consulted with Stockwell Properties and regional government on urban and community development strategies
Created a competitive identity and messaging platform to guide Houston’s economic development and destination marketing
Led, in partnership with Emaar, community visioning and masterplan workshops with First Nation communities
Crafted a five-year regional strategy for NWA, addressing the challenges of growth, talent attraction/ retention, startup development and more
Led the creation of economic development strategy centered on equity
Created an economic development strategy to further the City’s cluster, talent, and downtown development
Facilitated regional conversation to further destination development and shared resourcing
Developed a five-year economic development strategic plan, including organizational and resource assessment
Developed a five-year economic development strategy and implementation plan, positioning Mesquite for growth in North Texas
Created a comprehensive economic development plan to encourage greater cooperation among the City’s economic and workforce development partners
Led Downtown Austin Alliance Board of Directors through a session to explore the impact of COVID-19 on future placemaking and downtown Austin
Offered keynote address for the Texas Economic Development Association, outlining strategic principles for building a more inclusive Texas
Offered keynote address for the Texas Economic Development Association, outlining strategic principles for building a more inclusive Texas
Distrito Purísima-Alameda Urban Development Strategy; Monterrey
Created a competitive identity for the attraction of investment and talent to the Quad Cities
Produced economic development approach and implementation plan, focusing on inclusion and equity
Crafted a five-year economic development action plan and innovation roadmap for Borene-Kendall County (supported by UT-Austin’s IC2)
Developed a five-year economic development strategy and implementation plan, including a competitive assessment
Advanced, in partnership with Leland Consulting Group, a five-year strategic plan for targeted economic growth
Developed, in partnership with Bridge Consulting, an economic development marketing strategy and cluster profiles
Devised economic development assessment and strategy to support the Coeur d’Alene’s community master plan
Executed, in collaboration with Bridge Consulting, an economic development and tourism assessment
Created, in collaboration with Bridge Consulting, a community marketing profile for corporate and talent attraction
Authored, in partnership with Bridge Consulting, a five-year strategic plan for targeted economic growth
Served as an advisor/keynote speaker for the RECA’s policy efforts for influencing for Austin’s CodeNEXT program
Crafted, in partnership with Resonance Consultancy, a community competitive identity and five-year economic development strategy
Detailed, in partnership with Resonance Consultancy, a community branding and placemaking approach
Assessed the Yukon’s creative and innovation economy, resulting in short- and long-term recommendations
Featured as keynote conference speaker for Florida’s “State of Talent Conference,” offering thought leadership and best practices on talent attraction and retention
Designed and implemented a community indicators dashboard to track Erie’s economic progress, talent and skill improvements, and quality of life enhancements
Outlined Newark’s creative and cultural assets, leading to improved support programs for creative businesses
Developed industry and talent cluster forecast, improving attraction efforts and workforce programs
Delivered the Dayton Creative Communities Leadership Program, a yearlong initiative aimed at retaining talent
Created scalable community engagement program for the Foundation’s 23 investment communities
Fashioned private-sector strategy for advancing area industry priorities and attracting/retaining talent
Authored talent study, creating a dialogue about workforce issues and leading to new community college programs
Outlined Newark’s creative and cultural assets, leading to improved support programs for creative businesses
Developed strategy to ensure long-term competitiveness, resulting in a billion shekels for implementation from the Israeli government
Developed an economic development strategy that balances livability and prosperity
Created, in collaboration with Resonance Consultancy, a regional identity for improving corporate and talent attraction
Evaluated the City of Austin’s current economic development efforts and offered a series of recommendations on possible enterprise engagement
Created 5-year economic development plan to guide city's investment attraction and workforce development efforts
Developed 5-year economic development strategy to guide TEDC's investment and strategic efforts
Led the creation of a 5-year economic development plan to direct county investment attraction and partnership development
Created economic development action plan to guide the City's cluster development, retail attraction, and more
Created strategic plan to establish the Austin Infrastructure Academy
Developed and administered a survey to identify top priorities for collaboration among regional leaders in the Austin-San Antonio mega-region
Delivered the keynote address for the LGBQT Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala
Developed regional talent strategy to support business expansion and development
Created five-year economic development strategy outlining key investment areas for the City
Delivered keynote address for regional economic and destination development gathering
Crafted business plan for the City of Greenville's new economic development organization