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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

* Research and report news, trends and developments in public transportation, urban air mobility, intercity passenger rail, intercity bus, high-speed rail, microtransit, micromobility and related federal and congressional actions. * Regularly interview CEOs, members of Congress, government and private-sector leaders, independent researchers and NGOs. * Frequently invited to lead webinars and on-stage panels at transportation conferences.* Participating member of Industry Dive's AI/artificial intelligence working group to help the newsroom understand, plan for and integrate generative AI into an editorial environment.* Editor on colleague's work when available.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

* Research and report news, trends and developments in public transportation, zero-emission and autonomous vehicles, urban air mobility, intercity passenger rail, intercity bus, high-speed rail, microtransit, and related federal and congressional actions. * Regularly interview CEOs, members of Congress, government and private-sector leaders, independent researchers and NGOs. * Frequenlty invited for public appearances: moderated two panels on-stage as moderator at the 2022 MOVE America conference in Austin, Texas; led one-hour CoMotion webinar on high-speed rail with guests including Amtrak president, executives from Brightline, California High Speed Rail Authority and Rail Passengers Association; appeared live on 2023 "CES Tech Talk" podcast; interviewed for Scripps News "The Why" show on high-speed rail; invited back to lead panels at 2023 MOVE America conference and for other appearances.* Participating member of Industry Dive's AI/artificial intelligence working group to help the newsroom understand, plan for and integrate generative AI into an editorial environment.

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Developed and wrote feature stories and news around rail transit, passenger rail, railroad technology, industry suppliers and DC politics related to rail transportation and infrastructure, including actions by the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Congress and the White House.

* Published in CityLab, Sierra magazine, Pacific Standard, Hakai magazine, Mongabay, DeSmog, Nature Photographer, CausewayLit.* Appeared as guest on CounterSpin with Janine Jackson (public radio, syndicated); The Mike McIntee Show (public radio)* Invited speaker at the L.L. Bean Adventure Lecture Series 2015, 2016, 2019.

Greater Los Angeles Area

* Managed on-site and remote team of 12 and $5 million budget. * Counseled VP-level corporate communication clients and C-suite executives.* Recommended corporate reputation, CSR, and issues management initiatives; directed crisis communications and community relations efforts.* Created groundbreaking media programs for Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands along with other clients including Yamaha, ExxonMobil, Rotary International.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

* Led national PR accounts and projects for Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki, Hyundai and other automotive and transportation clients.* Co-founded and co-owned successful digital media production company with long-term national clients in automotive, telecommunications, legal and related industries.* Previously: WardsAuto correspondent; published in San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, Newsday, Kiplinger's Personal Finance.

B.A., English

Education record

Activities and Societies: Foreign Studies Program, Student Government Finance Committee, stage crew.