As a Senior Transit Practice Leader at Kimley-Horn, I lead a team of talented professionals solving complex urban planning issues for public sector clients. I have the pleasure of working with the local communities on plans and projects that strive to create walkable, bikable, transit-rich places which are inclusive and equitable. Previously served as President and Founder of VICUS, an female-led consulting firm. I have held other leadership positions as Associate Vice President at AECOM and previoulsy as a Non-Profit Executive Director. Professional experience includes leading multi-disciplinary urban planning projects in diverse communities with an emphasis on transit, land use connections, sustainability, first/last mile, active transportation, TOC and equity. Managed large-scale transit infrastructure projects (LRT, BRT, HRT). Led CEQA/NEPA documentation, Alternatives Analysis studies, and projects and policies related to Transit Oriented Development (TOD), land use, station planning, urban design, equity, and community engagement. Specialties: Transit Infrastructure Planning, Equity, Land Use Planning, Transit Oriented Communities, Community Development, Diverse and Inclusive Public Participation, Business Development, Project Management, Public and Media Relations, Political Strategy, Public Policy, and Research.