Graduate School
Harvard Kennedy School

Fellowship
Mayor’s Office, City of Providence, RI

Supervisor
Courtney Hawkins, Chief Operating Officer

Mentors
Sara Brown, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and Linda Dorcena Forry, Rappaport Institute Advisory Board

Fellowship Description
Roderick’s project involves organizing and facilitating the public engagement process for a neighborhood redevelopment project, including coordinating community-based workshops, surveys, and pop-up events to gather diverse community feedback. Analyzing this feedback is crucial to inform the request for proposal for developers, ensuring alignment with both community preferences and city goals. Additionally, the project includes supporting collaboration with the external consultant and the appointed community board to validate and refine the redevelopment plans, ensuring transparency and alignment with market standards.