Explore my past projects focused on civic innovation, applied behavioral science, and community-centered problem solving.
Effects of heat on mental health (American Journal of Epidemiology)
An epidemiological research study examining the impact of heat events on ER visits for mental-health related conditions in California over a 10-year period.
Personalized routes to minimize commute miles
An experiment designed to test the impact of providing personalized non-car commute options and benefits to City employees and commuter students.
Accuracy nudges to fight COVID-19 misinformation (Technology, Mind, and Behavior)
Replication study to test if simple nudges can influence people’s likelihood to share false information online.
Designing a municipal curbside compost program
Designing, prototyping, and testing a curbside compost program in Durham, NC.
Participatory budgeting ballot design
Redesigning paper and online ballots for Durham’s participatory budgeting program for enhanced usability.
Modernizing the fire overtime payroll process
Updating the process and tools used to report and process overtime hours.
Redesigning City bid forms
Digitizing and streamlining the forms required to submit bids for large-scale City capital projects.
Assessing the impact of remote work
Understanding how municipal employee remote work impacts productivity, morale, operations, and customer service.
Journey mapping City hiring process
Diving into the City’s hiring process and mapping the journey applicants take to become an employee.