Fanny is a post-doctoral researcher since Decembre 2023 at the Department of Economics Science (DSE) of Alma Mater Studiorum (Bologna, Italy) within the PNRR-funded research project “Smart and Sustainable Urban Mobility: Integration of Public Transport and Shared Mobility”. She is part of a team investigating the potential benefits of a greater integration of local public transport and shared mobility, as well as the conditions to which users are most likely to take part in shared mobility or integrate it in their daily transport. Mobility hubs are also studied in this framework as a possible facilitator.
WORK EXPERIENCE
CIVIL ENGINEER • September 2022-December 2023
Self-employed• Bologna, Italy
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Work as a real estate valuer consultant. Collect information and conduct physical inspection of properties; perform technical due diligence such as check of cadastral data.
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Conduct analysis of real estate market and property appraisal using IVS standards (MCA, Cost Approach, Capitalizzazione dei redditi).
CIVIL ENGINEER • July 2020-August 2022
FEMA-FIMA-Mitigation Division-Data Analytics & Systems• Washington, DC
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Worked as Technical Monitor and Project Manager for several projects, such as development of Loss Avoidance software used to quantify damage prevented with implementation of hazard mitigation projects. Completed PMP training; obtained Level II Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR)
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Served as FEMA Headquarters subject expert in the National Technical Review process evaluating Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) and engineering feasibility of projects participating in BRIC and FMA competitive selections. Supported the BCA team in improving current software to determine the future risk reduction benefits of hazard mitigation projects.
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Supported disaster recovery policies planning and implementation, and helped build coalition of internal/external team members and stakeholders. Used data analytics to make recommendations to leaders and communities so they could better leverage Federal funding to become more resilient to climate change impacts.
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Served as the lead Data Steward for FEMA’s Mitigation Universe within FEMA’s Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) by overseeing user acceptance testing and leading data improvements and standardization. Compiled reports to address disasters data questions from FEMA leadership, Congress, OMB, the Media.
PROJECT MANAGER • November 2017-July 2020
Alfonso & Associates Consulting, Inc. • Silver Spring, MD
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Managed ARCHIBUS software implementation for the NOAA/Facilities Operations Division (FOD). Responsible for the implementation of all ARCHIBUS related projects including modules development, facilities, and space planning initiatives.
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Conducted operational workflow assessments and provided process re-engineering recommendations for FOD production data management and workflow applications in use. Improved processes for efficiency and accurate data reporting. Planned, scheduled, and tracked all project activities. Assessed business implications for each project phase, monitored progress to meet deadlines, standards, and cost targets.
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Coordinated with senior level NOAA management and served as liaison between other contractors and government representatives. Interfaced with business end-users and technical resources to translate business needs into technical requirements and system solutions, conducted user acceptance testing and customer training on new software modules.
FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL • May 2014-November 2017
Sustainable Urban Solutions, LLC
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Provided research expertise and policy recommendations on environmental and urban planning issues such as climate change adaptation. Developed policy briefs and guidelines, such as a translation brief for policy makers and practitioners on urban greening as a regeneration strategy for older industrial cities (project led by the Vacant Properties Research Network and sponsored by the Ford Foundation).
SUMMER INTERN • June 2010-August 2010
United Nations • DESA, Statistics Division • New York, NY
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Identified policy, standard and practices in environmental monitoring to support worldwide countries with limited resources and at an early stage of development of environment statistics.
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Monitored and created reports on greenhouse gas emissions according to international standards. Enhanced international environmental data collection, reporting and dissemination activities by improving process manual, updating environment indicators databases, and creating indicators maps.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER • January 2007-March 2009
LeMessurier Consultants, Inc. • Boston, MA
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Performed structural design and produced detailed structural drawings for a variety of building types including residential high-rise and educational buildings. Supervised implementation at construction site coordinating teamwork with architects and contractors.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER • July 2005-December 2006
DeBiasi&DeBiasi • Conegliano, Italy
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Designed reinforced concrete multi-story residential buildings. Reviewed structural drawings and material specifications. Prepared technical reports and construction drawings.
Project Assistant • May 20002-August 2003
Antiga Architectural Studio • Conegliano, Italy
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Worked on design and restoration of small and medium-scale residential buildings and industrial buildings.
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Duties included site analysis, development of architectural design drawings, preliminary engineering systems analysis and presentation of the project to clients.
RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH FELLOW • December 2023-Present
University of Bologna • Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche • Bologna, Italy
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Examine the potential benefits of a greater integration of local public transport and shared mobility, as well as the conditions to which users are most likely to take part in shared mobility or integrate it in their daily transport. Project funded by the Ministry of University and Research through PNRR, Extended Partnership 9 GRINS/Spoke 7 (“Territorial Sustainability – Enhancing Attractiveness and Resilience of Territories and Cities”),
GRADUATE ASSISTANT• January 2013-July 2013
Virginia Tech • Continuing and Professional Education Dept. • Arlington, VA
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Delivered administrative, strategic, and operational leadership for the VT-KPEA Global Engineering Program. The project, a collaboration between Virginia Tech-Continuing and Professional Education Department and the Korean Professional Engineer Association, brought a group of Korean engineers to the US to be trained at Virginia Tech.
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Managed official correspondence, meetings organization, classroom material and outreach efforts.
LECTURER • August 2012-December 2012
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Virginia Tech • College of Natural Resources • Virtual Campus
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Co-taught graduate level online course: “Green Infrastructure: Theory and Practice for Planning and Policy”. Developed and maintained class material and provided support and mentoring to students.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT • May 2012-January 2013
Virginia Tech •The Metropolitan Institute (MI) • Alexandria, VA
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Researched social and economic issues of shrinking cities in a global context and performed sustainability plans content analysis. Co-authored manuscripts on sustainability, developed case studies, reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
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Furthered the Sustainability Planning Lab initiative by developing and organizing website content, devising outreach strategies, and developing marketing material.
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT • September 2009-May 2012
Virginia Tech • Urban Affairs and Planning Dept.• Alexandria, VA
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Investigated stormwater management and urban resilience; climate change adaptation; ecosystem services valuation; environmental decision-making and heuristics using a variety of research methods.
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Developed and administered online surveys and analyzed results using various data analysis techniques. Prepared reports, presentations, and co-authored peer reviewed journal articles and manuscripts.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Planning, Governance and Globalization • May 2014
Urban and Environmental Design and Planning Track
Virginia Tech • Alexandria, VA
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Dissertation title: “Understanding perceptions and adoption of green stormwater infrastructure”. Awarded with the 2014 Richard E. Zody Award for Outstanding Dissertation by Virginia Tech.
Laurea Magistrale (MS equivalent), Architectural Engineering • November 2005
University of Padua • Padua, Italy
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Thesis title: “Energy saving strategies for residential buildings”.
Exchange Student-Education Abroad Program• September 2003-June 2004
University of California • San Diego, CA
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Undergraduate research on creep behavior of fiber-reinforced composite materials.
SKILLS
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Proficient in:
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Microsoft Suite .
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Drawings software and geographic information systems applications (AutoCAD,
InDesign, SketchUp, Esri ArcGIS Suite).
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Data analysis and visualization packages (Stata; Tableau, SPSS).
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Project management software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera).
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Languages: Italian (native); English (full proficiency); Spanish (intermediate proficiency).
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
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● Passed FE exam in 2008; Professional Engineer (Italy); LEED Accredited Professional; American Planners Association (Member); Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Member); training certificate Prevention and Protection Service Officer - Head of the Prevention and Protection Service, Module B.
● Serve as peer reviewer in many international journals (including Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Environmental Science and Policy).
