Experience

Hilgard Analytics

Hilgard Analytics is a mission-driven real estate and economic development research firm that leverages data to help individuals and organizations tackle present challenges and strategically shape the future.

Our services include:

Residential Real Estate Market Studies
Demographic Studies
LGBTQ+ Community Research
Commercial Real Estate Market Studies

Opposition Research
GIS Services
Grant Writing
Labor Market Analysis
Neurodiversity Consulting

Work Experience

Principal
Hilgard analytics

January 2020 - Present
West Hollywood, CA

  • Founded and lead Hilgard Analytics, a mission-driven real estate and economic development research firm that leverages data to help clients address current challenges and shape strategic, long-term solutions.

  • Oversee firm-wide operations, including strategic planning, proposal development and RFP responses, staff and contractor management, and project delivery—ensuring efficient execution and high-impact outcomes for both public and private sector clients.

  • Lead comprehensive residential and commercial market analyses for clients such as the Hollywood Partnership, Urban Land Institute, and the City of Los Angeles—delivering actionable insights that inform urban planning, economic development strategy, and investment decisions.

  • Provide expert research and policy analysis to inform decision-making at the highest levels of government, including the California State Legislature, Los Angeles City Council, and LA County Board of Supervisors; frequently quoted in outlets such as Urbanize LA, The Real Deal, and Westside Current as a recognized authority on real estate and economic development.

Economic Development Specialist - Research & Analytics Lead
City of fort worth

August 2024 - March 2025
Fort Worth, TX

  • Directed strategic research initiatives to inform citywide economic development, industry recruitment, and growth planning, delivering data-driven insights that shaped policy and investment decisions across multiple departments.

  • Served as the city’s primary advisor on market trends and economic conditions, supporting internal leadership, business organizations, media, and community stakeholders with timely insights to guide communication and strategy.

  • Conducted advanced spatial and economic analyses using tools such as ArcGIS, CoStar, Placer.ai, JobsEQ, and Implan, producing in-depth reports to support urban revitalization, investment planning, and strategic development projects.

  • Led performance measurement and policy analysis, including KPI development, benchmarking reports, and detailed evaluations of Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts to support evidence-based planning.

    research analyst
    Western States regional council of carpenters

    April 2022 - February 2023
    Los Angeles, CA

    • Led strategic research initiatives that shaped labor strategy, contract negotiations, and legislative advocacy, contributing to worker wage increases and supporting the successful passage of key legislation—including AB 2011, which secured critical stakeholder support and was signed into law by the Governor.
    • Advised organizational leadership and external partners on construction safety, workforce trends, and planning strategy, delivering actionable insights that improved decision-making, strengthened risk management, and elevated standards across union-aligned projects.
    • Designed and implemented automated research tools and scalable methodologies, significantly enhancing data accuracy and enabling faster, higher-impact analysis across the organization.
    • Strengthened labor-management collaboration by supporting contractors operating under the Master Labor Agreement, while contributing to internal efforts that advanced equity, inclusion, and forward-looking practices within the labor movement.

    research associate
    beacon economics

    August 2018 - December 2019
    Los Angeles, CA

    • Led research initiatives for public, private, and nonprofit clients across California, delivering economic, housing, demographic, and impact analyses to inform strategic planning, policy development, and investment decisions.
    • Produced housing, labor market, and economic impact studies for major California cities and regions, with findings featured in public reports and presentations for clients including the City of West Hollywood, City of Los Angeles, UCLA, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, and the San Francisco Labor Council.
    • Recognized as the only early-career Research Associate to bring in new clients and advocate for executive representation at key industry events, including securing company participation in panels at the 2019 California Democratic Party Convention.