I graduated from Williams College in 2018 with a degree in Economics. My first job out of school was working in data analytics for an economic consulting company in Boston. I mainly worked on projects related to health outcomes research, and dabbled a bit in energy and environmental projects as well. In 2022, I moved back to NYC and joined the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). In that role, I helped conduct research in support of initiatives and policy to make NewYork’s economy more equitable and sustainable. Outside of work, I am a member-worker of a food cooperative in Brooklyn. That experience has introduced me to the broader solidarity economy, and over time, I’ve grown more and more excited about the role that worker cooperatives could play in building worker power and giving workers wealth-building opportunities.
Part of my work is on the Cross Programs Team, supporting business transitions to employee ownership, collaborating with partner organizations, and developing tools and resources for other ICA programs. I also work on the Fund for Jobs Worth Owning to support clients with loans and other financing assistance.
I’m really interested in worker-owned businesses in the food industry. I’m a big fan of Equal Exchange’s teas and chocolates, and love that they support farmer cooperatives. I’m also a fan of Once Again’s peanut butter and almond butter.
Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Reclaiming the Honorable Harvest.” Kimmerer talks about the idea of living in reciprocity with the natural world, reframing what we take from the Earth as gifts rather than commodities, and asking us what we can give back.
I love spending time outdoors, walking and biking in NYC and getting out of the city to hike when I can. I also love watching and playing basketball.
I live in Brooklyn and work out of our NYC office.
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