Alyssa Tatro
Alyssa Tatro
Tacoma, WA
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Summary
Developing advocate and planner focused on issues of growth, housing, justice, and sustainability. Has engaged with local issues and organizations in the south sound region to promote comprehensive planning and inclusionary policies.
Skills
Leadership and team building
Research and Data evaluation
Communication
Project Management
Community Outreach
Self-initiative and passion
Document preparation
Experience
July 2019 to Current
City Of Auburn Auburn, WA
Planning Assistant
Researched and prepared planning comments for pre-application meeting
Prepared critical staff reports including pre-application meeting summaries, SEPA checklist, all staff reports, public notices,
Reviewed zoning and project permits, verifying information against established standards to make accurate approval or denial judgments
Supported Senior Planners in daily operations, code amendments, research, meetings, and projects
April 2018 to Current
Tacoma Housing Authority Tacoma, WA
Intern
Developing and operationalizing the Books Rich Environment program in collaboration with THA and community partner staff
Gathered and presented data to project managers to guide agency programs and initiatives including the Children's Savings Account program, Housing Choice Voucher program, College Housing Assistance program
Prepared quantitative and qualitative research to draft a report to present to the Tacoma City Council for tenant protection policy recommendations
Redesigned an annual client form to better capture necessary data and to optimize user experience on print, mobile, and desktop platforms
Conducted research on renter readiness programs, government web design best practices, children's savings account programs across the U.S., tenant protections and barriers, impact of affordable housing on crime in the urban, educational outcomes and stabilizing homeless populations
December 2017 to June 2019
The Ledger Tacoma, WA
Columnist
Wrote as a News and Opinion Columnist at UW Tacoma's student led publication, publishing 15 news and 28 opinion articles
May 2017 to July 2017
Renaissance Cafe Tacoma, WA
Team Member
July 2017 to February 2018
Indochine Tacoma, WA
Team Member
Education
June 2019 University of Washington Tacoma
Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies And Community Planning
Was elected as president of CIVITAS, the Urban Studies registered student organization at UW Tacoma. Worked with faculty and students to coordinate engagement with the school and surrounding community
3.4 GPA
Dean's List Honoree: Winter 2019, Autumn 2018, Spring 2018, Winter 2018
Community Outreach
Works as an intern under the Client Support and Empowerment department at the Tacoma Housing Authority, developing and running the community and partner based Books Rich Environment program. 2019-current
Mentorship at Boze Elementary, worked with students to foster a collaborative working environment and goal planning for community awareness projects. 2017
Volunteered with Communities in Schools as a math, reading, and writing tutor for elementary students enrolled in after school programs at Sherman Elementary. 2014-2015
Volunteered at White Pine Rehabilitation Center of Howell within the activities department assisted with administrative work, planned events, and helped to reform the department to better engage residents and the facility. 2014
Alyssa Tatro
Tacoma, WA
Phone:------------
E-Mail: A------------
Summary
Developing advocate and planner focused on issues of growth, housing, justice, and sustainability. Has engaged with local issues and organizations in the south sound region to promote comprehensive planning and inclusionary policies.
Skills
Leadership and team building
Research and Data evaluation
Communication
Project Management
Community Outreach
Self-initiative and passion
Document preparation
Experience
July 2019 to Current
City Of Auburn Auburn, WA
Planning Assistant
Researched and prepared planning comments for pre-application meeting
Prepared critical staff reports including pre-application meeting summaries, SEPA checklist, all staff reports, public notices,
Reviewed zoning and project permits, verifying information against established standards to make accurate approval or denial judgments
Supported Senior Planners in daily operations, code amendments, research, meetings, and projects
April 2018 to Current
Tacoma Housing Authority Tacoma, WA
Intern
Developing and operationalizing the Books Rich Environment program in collaboration with THA and community partner staff
Gathered and presented data to project managers to guide agency programs and initiatives including the Children's Savings Account program, Housing Choice Voucher program, College Housing Assistance program
Prepared quantitative and qualitative research to draft a report to present to the Tacoma City Council for tenant protection policy recommendations
Redesigned an annual client form to better capture necessary data and to optimize user experience on print, mobile, and desktop platforms
Conducted research on renter readiness programs, government web design best practices, children's savings account programs across the U.S., tenant protections and barriers, impact of affordable housing on crime in the urban, educational outcomes and stabilizing homeless populations
December 2017 to June 2019
The Ledger Tacoma, WA
Columnist
Wrote as a News and Opinion Columnist at UW Tacoma's student led publication, publishing 15 news and 28 opinion articles
May 2017 to July 2017
Renaissance Cafe Tacoma, WA
Team Member
July 2017 to February 2018
Indochine Tacoma, WA
Team Member
Education
June 2019 University of Washington Tacoma
Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies And Community Planning
Was elected as president of CIVITAS, the Urban Studies registered student organization at UW Tacoma. Worked with faculty and students to coordinate engagement with the school and surrounding community
3.4 GPA
Dean's List Honoree: Winter 2019, Autumn 2018, Spring 2018, Winter 2018
Community Outreach
Works as an intern under the Client Support and Empowerment department at the Tacoma Housing Authority, developing and running the community and partner based Books Rich Environment program. 2019-current
Mentorship at Boze Elementary, worked with students to foster a collaborative working environment and goal planning for community awareness projects. 2017
Volunteered with Communities in Schools as a math, reading, and writing tutor for elementary students enrolled in after school programs at Sherman Elementary. 2014-2015
Volunteered at White Pine Rehabilitation Center of Howell within the activities department assisted with administrative work, planned events, and helped to reform the department to better engage residents and the facility. 2014