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Mandy Tolino

Selected IPA Alumni Profile

MA 2009
AP Title: “Environmental Injustice and the Urban Forest:  Classifying Public Trees as Green Infrastructure in Wilmington, Delaware”
chair: David Ames; committee members: Leland Ware, Troy Mix, and Martha Corrozi Narvaez

e-mail: mandy778@yahoo.com

current position:
Planning Technician
Planning Department
City of Wilmington
Wilmington, Del.

introduction | education | experience | specialized skills | professional affiliations | honors and awards | publications

go to top of pageIntroduction

In January 2009, I obtained a full-time position in the Planning Department in the City of Wilmington. This position has allowed me to learn about many aspects of city management.  In particular, I enjoy working on environmental-planning issues and participating in the City’s “Trees for Wilmington” group. 

go to top of pageEducation

MA, University of Delaware 2009, Urban Affairs and Public Policy

BS, University of Delaware 2004, Plant Science, Summa Cum Laude

BS, University of Delaware 2004, Agricultural Education, Summa Cum Laude

go to top of pageExperience

January 2009–present
Planning Technician
City of Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, Del.

September 2007–May 2009
Research Assistant
Planning Services Group, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware
Newark, Del.

Summer 2008
Urban-Forestry Intern
Delaware Center for Horticulture
Wilmington, Del.

Summer 2008
Land-Steward Intern
Brandywine Conservancy
Chadds Ford, Pa.

2006–2007
Urban Landscaper
Delaware Center for Horticulture
Wilmington, Del.

January 2006–May 2006
Life Abroad Experience
South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand

December 2004–January 2006
Environmental Scientist
Forensic Environmental and MEA Inc.
Exton, Pa., and Bangor, Pa.

go to top of pageSpecialized Skills

ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, SPSS statistical software, and JMP statistical software

go to top of pageProfessional Affiliations

Member, American Planning Association, 2007–present

Member, Trees for Wilmington, 2009–present

Treasurer, Delaware Chapter of American Water Resources Association, 2007–present

go to top of pageHonors and Awards

School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy Director’s Citation Award, 2009

Research Assistantship and Stipend, 2007–2009

Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society 2002–present

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2002–present

Summa Cum Laude Graduate, 2004

Food and Resource Economics Outstanding Senior Award, 2004

University of Delaware Woman of Promise Award, 2004

Food and Resource Economics Raymond C. Smith Award, 2004

Dean’s List, 1999–2004

go to top of pagePublications

Town of Magnolia Comprehensive Plan (publication team member)

Greater Georgetown Area Comprehensive Market Analysis (publication team member)