Why are you interested in being a NABSA Board Member?

I would be honored to serve another term as a NABSA Board Member so that I can further support the growth and success of the bike share industry. Over the past four years, I have brought industry colleagues to share their experiences and perspectives during Policy Working Group discussions and as panelists during NABSA conferences and webinars. As a Board Member, I have also directly contributed to advocating for policies at the state or federal levels that ultimately will benefit the micromobility industry and its users. In looking toward the future, a lot of work is still needed to expand bike share and micromobility access in our communities. Having the opportunity to advocate for bike infrastructure, funding, and influence national and local policy, is both personally and professionally meaningful to me. I believe NABSA can play a role in addressing climate change through the advocacy of transportation programs that are green, accessible, and inclusive. I would be thrilled to continue taking an active part in the Executive Committee as the NABSA Treasurer and, together with the NABSA Board and other key stakeholders, to contribute to membership development activities, policy advocacy initiatives and the long-term strategy of the organization. It would be a great privilege to continue to be a force to the movement towards greater access to bikes.

What skills and experience would make you a good NABSA Board Member?

I have 20 years of experience in leadership and project management across the bike share, electric vehicle and bicycle industries. I have led businesses and have experience serving in Information Technology, Finance, and Logistics roles for companies from various sectors in France, Spain, Argentina, and in the United States. These experiences have provided me with a diverse and broad professional background. In addition to my international experience in the micromobility industry, I have also done a great deal of work in partnership with government which is critical as we build and grow the industry.

I am an entrepreneur at heart, a strategic partner in all that I do, and I am passionate about working with communities and partners to reduce our carbon footprint through transportation alternatives — one of the greatest threats to our environment. In 2005, I started my own e-bike business in Paris (one of the very first!), witnessed Velib’ launch a couple of years later and since, have nurtured relationships with stakeholders of this iconic system. I moved to Los Angeles in 2010 and worked for an electric car startup before joining Bicycle Transit Systems (BTS) as the General Manager of Metro Bike Share in 2016. I am also a lifelong bike commuter and currently serve as a board member of a local chapter of Safe Routes to Schools.

I deeply believe in education and advocacy for alternative transportation modes to cars. I have a diverse perspective from residing and working in the bicycle industry on three different continents, as well as navigating and overcoming challenges as a bike share program leader in Los Angeles–one of the biggest cities in North America and one of the most challenging cities for transportation access. In all my experience I use bring enthusiasm, passion and dedication. Being on the NABSA board gives me the opportunity to utilize my skills and experience to serve, contribute, and advocate for greater bike share infrastructure in North America.