research overview
- As an urban strategist and professor, I have committed my career to strengthening cities by marrying transport options with the built environment. I inspire residents, elected officials, and civil servants to envision a world where data-driven decisions and innovative transport practices thrive. Engaging with broad range of stakeholders (including mayors, political appointees, representatives from federal agencies and front line staff), I am often asked to speak to city councils, industry groups and other bodies who govern public spaces, including streets. My former position as a Sr. Advisor at the U.S. Department of State and current as Professor of Environmental Design afford me opportunities to have impact at scale: advising on city policy to spur transport reform in ways that enhance the quality of design and public realm. I’ve received extensive training to translate knowledge to action strategies to catalyze change to address the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. I encourage leaders to prioritize select innovations, have a clear vision for why they are pursuing a given action and to instill a lasting culture of change. My research has been awarded a three-year post as a visiting professor of “Cycling in Changing Urban Regions,” national awards from the American Planning Association, and two Fulbright appointments.
