Master of Public Administration - Villanova University
Service is how I create meaning in life. Completing the coursework for a Master of Public Administration with a certificate in Non-Profit Management gave me skills to serve the community better.
General Public Administration
League of American Bicyclists
Bicycle Advocacy
On July 6, 2012, I sold my car and committed to bicycle commuting for at least a year. My young children and I continued this for nearly five years before life circumstances required me to start driving again. Going car-free was life-changing in the best way. This decision freed up significant monthly funds, making buying a home possible, and we relished riding together. It brought us closer together, strengthened our community ties, and improved both our physical and mental well-being. This also led me to chair Bike Friendly Fort Worth to improve conditions for vulnerable road users. While the non-profit no longer operates, I still believe it's important to share the work I did during that time.
Fort Worth City Council Meetings
Fort Worth City Council Meeting, November 12, 2013 - Citizen Presentation by Bike Friendly Fort Worth.
Fort Worth City Council Meeting, October 21, 2014 - Walk! Fort Worth Plan
Crashes in Fort Worth
as of 2020
Crashes resulting in the death of cyclists have been increasing nationwide for the past decade. But what do the numbers look like in Fort Worth? I've analyzed and mapped the available data from TxDOT, and here is what I found:
- Since 2010, there have been 14 people killed while bicycling.
- The number of crashes increased by 63% since 2010, while the population has only increased by 20%
- The most commonly cited contributing factor is driver inattention, and the second is driveway ingress/egress.
- The majority of crashes involve cyclists under the age of 24
Explore the map to see what has happened in your neighborhood.
The International Culinary School at the
Art Institute of Dallas
In 2023, I chose to pursue another one of my passions by studying Culinary Arts.
Products produced in culinary school
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