Andrew Tait

I, Andrew Tait, am a current senior at Rhodes College with interests in the redevelopment and preservation of blighted, brownfield buildings. Much of my studies has examined the political, economic, and social impacts of formerly industrial structures in mid-sized American cities. Using skills in GIS mapping I have explored the economic impacts of vacant brownfield buildings in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. This research took 2nd place at the Memphis Area Geographic Information Council's undergraduate research competition. I have also utilized several internship to further my knowledge in community engagement, events management, and policy development. On the side I enjoy working on public relations endeavors for student and community organizations and promoting school spirit through athletic and other school-wide events.