Why is being a board member of NABSA important to you?

I believe in the power of shared micromobility as a force for good. When we take a bike or scooter to commute, recreate, or travel in our neighborhoods we do more than connect to its people and places—we create resilient, sustainable and equitable communities in which we are all participants. NABSA’s leadership will play a critical role to play in establishing, informing, and promoting the positive impact shared micromobility systems have in the North American region. I’m excited by the opportunity to contribute my learning, energy, and passion toward initiatives and work that will help our industry succeed in delivering on its promises. My experience with our nonprofit ROAM Share–and since joining the micromobility sector–has informed my perspective on bike- and scooter-share as a dynamic tool to help communities meet some of their greatest challenges. I’m eager to develop and strengthen harmonious relationships among the broad spectrum of stakeholders in micromobility. As a new voice in the industry, I know collaborating with NABSA board members is an experience that will shape my own understanding of our industry and what is possible when we work together.

What experience or insight do you bring to your position on the board?

Since joining the micromobility industry, I’ve worked to expand bike share access across diverse communities through grant application, pursuit of corporate sponsorships, and fostering partnerships with local transportation agencies. Having worked in both management and administrative capacities, I understand micromobility challenges at both the implementation and operation levels. While BikeLNK City Manager, I fostered meaningful relationships with city officials to promote effective and sustainable bike share operations. During this tenure I also prioritized expanding bike share access to historically underserved communities – including aging adults – through educational opportunities and collaborative programming with local NPOs. And In my time as ROAM Programs Manager, I’ve gained valuable insights into the diverse funding mechanisms required to make nonprofit bike share happen. This experience – paired with a background in relationship management, CRM, fundraising, and a lot of biking to local coffee shops – has shaped my approach to understanding micromobility and the opportunities ahead for our industry. My foundational philosophy – let’s build this thing together.