Alana Kim
Policy Analyst at Reinvestment Fund
Policy Analyst at Reinvestment Fund
Reinvestment Fund
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-reinvestment-fund
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Policy Analyst
Reinvestment Fund
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Policy Solutions Intern
Point Inside
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pointinside
• Created and updated the digital smart maps for fast-paced data delivery to in-store shopping engagement apps. 
• Trained new technicians on in-house software, basic Adobe Illustrator functionalities, xml data structure, and the team's production process. 
• Completed special projects on updating multi-phase remodel contents, revamping quality assurance guidelines, producing team productivity reports, designing pilot venues, and performing on-site product testing.
Bellevue, WA
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Data Content Technician
University of Washington Libraries
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• Applied strong attention to detail and creative problem solving skills to assist daily operations at the circulation desk.
• Refined communication and customer service skills providing assistance to patrons. 
• Other duties include: Book processing, shelving, retrieving requested items, book return collection, and data entry.
Seattle, WA
Student Technician at Suzzallo Central Circulation
Community Alliance of Global Justice
• Co-coordinated 2013 Spring Urban Hike-a-thon to help raise awareness in social justice in local foodscape, raising over $1,000 to fund wider distribution of the organization’s publication. 
• Facilitated a community workshop titled “Feeding a Billion: China’s Food System and Emerging Grassroots Food Movements” and presented on food safety scandals and grassroots organic production in China.
International District
Volunteer Intern
Jumpstart
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• Studied and produced bi-weekly lesson plans to lead stimulating class sessions at Denise Louie Educational Center, a local Head Start Preschool. 
• Successfully prepared students for the English language ability needed for kindergarten education using newly developed learning supplements and one-on-one tutoring. 
• Most-inspirational Award
UW, Beacon Hill Denise Louie Educational Center
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Team Co-leader
Master of City Planning (MCP)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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University of Pennsylvania
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Graduated with Honors in International Studies
• Honors Thesis titled "Shunning the Authority: Consumption of Non-Certified Organic Foods in Chengdu, China," 2014 
• Specialized in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 
• Summer Research and Planning Studio in China, 2011 and 2013  
• UW-SU Exchange Program at Sichuan University, 2011-12 (Language program and independent field research) 
• Go! Opportunities Fritz Scholarship 
• Mary Gates Research Scholarship
International Studies, Geography
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University of Washington
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Exchange Program
• UW-SU Exchange Program, 1 year 
• Language studies and independent research project 
• Cultural Exchange
Chinese Language
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Sichuan University
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• Jackson School of International Studies Capstone 
• Published a 300-page report on current US foreign policy in Central Asia and prepared policy recommendations in collaboration with a Task Force and under faculty supervision.
• Authored a chapter on the economic viability of regional trade agreements and networks: 8. Regional Trade Development," p.120-132
• Presented key findings to Dr. Martha Olcott of the Carnegie Endowments for International Peace.

Abstract: Displayed on roadside billboards and monuments across Central Asia are the words “white road” (ақ жол), wishing countrymen and travelers a safe journey as they traverse the vast, harsh terrain. Pronounced “Aq Jol” in Kazakh and Kyrgyz and “Oq Yol” in Uzbek, the regional expression serves both as a blessing and a metaphor for life. At the most basic level, “white road” symbolizes a clear road. However, in a broader sense, the expression alludes to a smooth path in whatever endeavor one may attempt. The words, therefore, serve as a fitting metaphor for the US promotion of a stable and prosperous path forward for the region. The policy options presented in this report aim to advance US relations with Central Asia while paving a “white road” to regional security, economic stability, and social progress.
ақ жол (White Road): Next Steps for US Policy in Greater Central Asia
University of Washington
https://digital.lib.washington.edu/researchworks/handle/1773/22750
Awarded for Thesis Research
Mary Gates Endowment
Mary Gates Endowment Research Scholarship
Funding Planning Studio in China
Chester Fritz Endowment
Fritz Study Abroad Scholarship
Advance Digital Geographies
GEOG458
Central Asia Task Force
JSIS495
Coastal GIS
GEOG462
Environmental Degradation in Tropics
JSISB433
Explaning and Understanding Geography
GEOG315
GIS & Spatial Analysis
GEOG317
GIS Workshop and Project Management
GEOG469
Geopolitics
GEOG375
Han Chinese Culture and Society
JSISA370
Political Economy of Development
JSISB331
Political Economy of International Trade
JSISB332
Principles of GIS Mapping
GEOG360
Special Planning Lab
URBDP508
Statistics for Social Science
STAT211
Case Studies Urban Desing and Development
URBDP572
• GEOG 469: GIS Workshop, Department Capstone Course	        
• Client: UW Green Futures Research and Design Lab
• Designed and built ArcGIS database and collected 70 necessary datasets to meet client's need in preliminary assessment of Snohomish Watershed area. 
• Coordinated project development, responded to team challenges, facilitated weekly client meetings, and produced bi-weekly progress reports. 
• Presented final products at Geography Department Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Building a GIS Database to Support the Regional Open Space Strategy (ROSS)
• International Studies Departmental Honors Thesis
• Investigated the growing consumer attraction to non-certified organic produce in Chengdu by engaging in a literature review and analyses of independently collected ethnographic data (IRB approved). 
• Exhibited that organic certification became a cautionary token of institutional corruption for consumers.
• Designed and implemented a framework for collecting in-depth interviews with co-op farmers, their customers, and the local NGO staff in Sichuan, China.
• Presented at the University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium. 
• Supported by Mary Gates Endowment and Chester Fritz Endowment.
"Shunning the Authority: Consumption of Non-Certified Organic Foods in Chengdu, China"
• Abroad Studio by the Department of Urban Design and Planning          
• Jointly completed with Sichuan University (China) and Chenggong University (Taiwan).
• Produced a master plan with a set of recommendations for sustainable village development of three rural villages in Sichuan. 
• Trained Sichuan University students to use ArcGIS-enabled hand-held Juno Trimble units in the field to collect spatial data on land use, agricultural production, housing types, and social services.
• Produced a GIS database using ESRI ArcGIS Desktop.
• Delivered findings with social researchers to envision development ideas for the village.
2013 Summer China Village Planning and Design Studio
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• Produced a Briefing Report identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed redevelopment plan for Jiang’an village with a team of Master of Urban Planning students.
• Engaged in a SWOT analysis of the plan and discussed alternative solutions with both U.S. and Chinese working professionals during the Charrette.
• Presented the potential benefits of participatory planning in the existing top-down approach to reflect public interest and concerns in the decision-making process.
China-U.S. Workshop and Charrette
• Abroad Studio by the Department of Urban Design and Planning 
• Provided participating urban planners and designers with background regional research to help produce comprehensive and sensible community development and historic preservation plans. 
• Conducted field interviews with local residents on common livelihoods and life styles and utilized gained knowledge to propose a local bus system.
China Village Community Development and Cultural Landscape Preservation Studio
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Philadelphia, PA
Kevin Reeves
Analysis | Leadership | Continuous Improvement | Passionate About Fostering Inclusive & High-Performance Cultures
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Philadelphia, PA
Jacob Rosch
Research Associate at The Reinvestment Fund
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Philadelphia, PA
Alexandra San Roman
Sr. Dir. of Data & Analytics @ RF
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Durham, NC
Ying Zu
Graduate student at Duke University
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United States
Anna Weaver
Regional Planner
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Greater Boston
Chen Yanling
Looking for a Data Analyst Position
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Portland, OR
Zhuoya(Zoya) Zhou
Associate Planner at Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Seattle, WA
Dongsheng Dong
Research Scientist at Amazon
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Yu Wang
Research Assistant at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
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Seattle, WA
Helen Tran
Student at University of Washington
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New York, NY
Jingjing Wang
Research Scientist at NYU Langone Health
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Seattle, WA
Anqi Cheng
Research Scientist at Amazon
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Tompkins County, NY
Xuan Zou
Strategy Intern at Ant Group
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Greater Boston
Kun (Angela) Zhang
BIM Manager | Architecture Designer | Life Science | Healthcare | Data Enthusiast
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United States
Jing Wang
Student at Columbia University
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United States
Min Tang
ORISE Research Scholar at US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Summit, NJ
Beau G. Howard, JD, MBA, CFE
Researcher | Finance Professor | Law Professor | President of the Board of Trustees
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Austin, TX
Yesha Nagar
Business Analyst at Amazon
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United States
Hao Liu
Simons Institute/Caltech
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Student at Colorado State University
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Greater Brisbane Area
Alana Kim
Student at Bond University
Web Mapping & Online GIS
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The Jumpstart Alumni Network
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GIS and Geography
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University of Washington Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies (Official Group)
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