Hi, I'm Charles.

I’m passionate about addressing environmental challenges through long-term, sustainable solutions that prioritize equity and resilience. I’m always learning more from my work and remain committed to shaping cities that serve both people and the planet.

Brief Introduction

I am a second-year Master of Urban Planning student at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, with a strong interest in transportation and infrastructure, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability.

I served as a Legislative Intern at the Massachusetts State House, supporting the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy and working with the Office of Representative Mark J. Cusack, House Chair of the committee.

Education

Harvard University

Graduate School of Design

Master in Urban Planning

2024-2026

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Arts

Geography and Resource Development

2018-2022

Experience

Legislative Intern
Massachusetts State House – Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy | Salata Institute Climate Policy Internship Program
Boston, MA | May 2025 – August 2025
At the heart of Massachusetts’ clean energy policy work, I conducted legislative research and policy analysis focused on electric transportation, sustainable infrastructure, energy and utility reform. Supporting the office of Representative Mark J. Cusack, I assisted in shaping bills that advance climate action and energy justice across the Commonwealth.

Intern
Anyaa Zonal Council
Accra, Ghana | Feb. 2024 – July 2024
As an intern with the Anyaa Zonal Council, I contributed to environmental planning and governance through policy analysis, data interpretation, and administrative coordination. I supported the review of environmental policies and land use regulations, prepared research documents and proposals for decision-making, and participated in site visits to assess compliance and development trends.

National Service Personnel
Société Générale Ghana, Lapaz Branch
Accra, Ghana | Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2023
I was responsible for driving sales of banking products, onboarding new clients, and assisting with customer inquiries. I prepared operational and performance reports, and supported cross-functional service delivery.

Service at Harvard

Urban Planning and Design Summer Experience (UPDSE) Coordinator
Harvard Graduate School of Design | May 2025 – August 2025
As coordinator for the 2025 UPDSE program, I helped with logistics, summer programming, and communications to support the Urban Planning and Design community. I organized local educational tours and visits to notable places like the Massachusetts State House and a collaborative Boston Architectural tour with APA-MA chapter, and helped facilitate alumni panel discussion to foster connection and mentorship within the planning and design community.

Research Assistant
Harvard GSD | Sep. 2024 – Present
I support the New Towns Initiative, focusing on the evolution of planned communities and urban redevelopment projects across the globe. My work includes data analysis, real estate market research, literature reviews, and preparing presentation materials for lectures and academic forums.

Research Assistant
Harvard GSD | Jan. 2025 – May 2025
In collaboration with faculty research on informal transit systems, I analyzed transport data from Kampala, Uganda and helped develop methodologies for evaluating transit dynamics in rapidly urbanizing contexts. This research intersects with my broader interests in transportation planning, equity, and sustainable mobility.

Extracurricular

American Planning Association
- Proposal Reviewer | National Planning Conference 2026 (NPC26)
- Student Ambassador (Jan 2025 – Present)
- Carol Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee (Jan 2025 – Present)
- City Review Committee (Jan 2025 – Present)
- City Planning and Management Division (Oct 2024 – Present)
Eno Center for Transportation – 2025 Leaders Development Conference Fellow
Salata Institute – Harvard Climate Leaders Program, 2024–2025 Cohort

Certification

LEED Green Associate™