Policy

I am committed to informing broader policy audiences about my research and engaging with transportation planning broadly through the following prior and ongoing engagements:

Experience

• Office of the Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation (June 2023 - Aug 2023)
  Intern
  Interned at the U.S. Department of Transportation via the (Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups) where I led a data collection project for transportation workforce recruitment, participated in an equity summit, and helped developed materials for technological education seminars.

Articles

Here are some articles I’ve written on transportation policy! Feedback and comments are welcome. More articles coming soon!

• The Pathway to Equitable Access: Enhancing Transportation Performance Management (TPM)
  3rd Place in the Public Roads Student Writing Competition (Jan 2023)
  (Article)
  Currently, the Federal Highways Adminsitration uses TPM to evaluate the impacts of transportation projects using a data-driven approach and other metrics. This essay explores the impacts of current metrics and the limitations of TPM in enabling equitable transportation access.

• Runway to Recovery During Covid-19: Aviation Accessibility Though An Equity Lens
  3rd place Student Winner in the Martin Wachs Memorial Essay Contest (Jan 2022)
  (Article) (Video)
  This essay discusses how to leverage the transition from the pandemic to further develop air transportation systems with a focus on accessibility.