Urban Education & Planning Consultant
ABOUT
I am an Urban Systems scientist committed to transforming cities into vibrant hubs of education. My mission is to enhance both formal and informal learning environments, fostering inclusivity and equity, particularly in today’s increasingly digital world. As an education consultant, I collaborate with schools, educators, and communities to unlock the full educational potential of all individuals. I specialize in conducting equity-focused program evaluations, guiding organizations in integrating technology to promote inclusion, and using data analysis and research to drive meaningful, lasting change.
As the CEO and Principal Consultant at Urban Demographics and Evaluation, I am an Urban Systems scientist committed to reshaping cities into thriving, inclusive educational hubs. With a unique blend of expertise in both urban planning and education policy and practice, I focus on transforming the ways schools, communities, and institutions operate in order to foster equitable opportunities for all.
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Drawing on my background in urban planning, I understand the deep connections between community infrastructure, social equity, and educational access. I work to address the systemic barriers that prevent marginalized populations from thriving in formal and informal educational spaces. My approach considers the broader urban context, from housing and transportation to neighborhood development, ensuring that educational environments are supported by equitable urban systems.
In education practice and policy, I collaborate closely with schools, teachers, districts, and educational programs to implement research-based strategies that promote inclusion and equity. I specialize in technology integration and equity-focused program evaluation, ensuring that data-driven insights are used to inform actionable strategies for improvement. By blending urban planning and educational expertise, I help organizations design interventions that are not only innovative but also rooted in the communities they aim to serve.
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At the core of my work is a belief in the transformative power of education—both as a tool for individual empowerment and as a means of creating more equitable and vibrant urban futures.