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2019 Revitalization Commission Questionnaire <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />LCityof Louisville <br />COLORAC)O SINCE IS S <br />4. What professional qualifications, skill sets and relevant experiences do you <br />have for this position? <br />My experience in Colorado's public and business sector directly applies to the work of the LRC. Through my <br />MPA at CU Denver, I gained valuable skills in community engagement and innovation on the local level. <br />With the Mayor's Office of the National Western Center, I offered recommendations for local engagement in <br />an agribusiness innovation center. This included partnering with local schools and universities to build the <br />workforce pipeline and investing in diversity and inclusion efforts that engage women and minorities. <br />Collaborating with residents, university administrators, city officials, and local business leaders, <br />co-founded the first student incubator and co -working space in Boulder and directed community outreach <br />efforts. I advocated to locate Spark in the University Hill Business District, an area with high business <br />turnover. We were successful in creating a self-sustaining business and stimulated significant economic <br />growth in University Hill. In 2013, I was appointed by Boulder City Council to serve on the University Hill <br />Commercial Area Management Commission and was elected Vice -Chair. In this role, I advised City Council <br />on economic development, transportation, and alcohol land use. <br />With the City of Boulder's Economic Vitality Program, I managed the local business outreach program to <br />support business development and administered a business incentives program for high -impact primary <br />employers. <br />As the Community Liaison for CSU and the City of Fort Collins, I created partnerships to foster community <br />relationships, while representing CSU and the City in public meetings, and on committees and task forces. <br />Most recently starting a consulting firm and nonprofit, I have taken on the role of founder and business <br />owner. Consulting for the Boulder JCC, I planned and executed a 6-week exhibit and community <br />educational programs, drawing 2,500+ people. We achieved 40+ community partnerships, including with <br />the City of Boulder, CU, BVSD, faith communities, and other nonprofits. As Executive Director of the <br />Boulder - Ramat HaNegev Sister City Initiative, I have focused on partnerships to establish sister city <br />affiliation through Boulder City Council. I manage operations and strategic planning, while leading program <br />development in innovation, education and sustainability. <br />Finally, my position as co-chair of Boulder Startup Week 2019's new nonprofit track, I serve the community <br />at the intersection of business and public service. <br />My diverse set of experiences and eagerness to contribute to revitalization efforts in different communities <br />of Louisville, that each have diverse needs, have prepared me for this position on LRC. <br />19 <br />