Thomas has been passionate about active transportation since he was a college intern at TriMet and discovered the health benefits of biking and using transit. The son of refugees from Vietnam, Thomas grew up east of 82nd Ave. He is currently a digital strategist at Brink Communications and has over a decade of communications experience in Portland and New York. Thomas was a former board co-chair of APANO and lives within walking distance of the Jade District. He’s an avid cyclist and has done the Seattle to Portland ride twice — his second ride was done in one day.

What would an ideal transportation system look like for you?
The ideal transportation system serves people with safe, accessible, and convenient travel options equitably, no matter their ZIP code. Throughout the region, we should have a transportation system that allows a person with limited mobility to feel safe using their sidewalk or crossing the street. 

Randy is the president of Produce Row Property Management Company, which manages Produce Row, 150,000 square feet of networked businesses in an area the website describes as, “a place that can support a fledgling operation or an established manufacturer. This is a place where things are made. Real products, real services or simply making a difference.”

A Portland native, Randy works on city boards and commissions creating public and private partnerships to understand, he says, “what is practical, pragmatic, and reasonable to attempt to achieve.” This work includes serving as director of AAA of Oregon / Idaho, director of the Air Advice Corporation, director of The Street Trust, and director of the PGE Foundation. His civic-mindedness and leadership have earned him the Port of Portland Compass Award, the American Diabetes Association’s Father of the Year Award, and the Spirit of Portland Award.

Margaux Mennesson serves as communications strategist for Multnomah County Health Department’s Community Health Center; previously she worked as communications manager at the Safe Routes Partnership and as communications director at The Street Trust (then known as the Bicycle Transportation Alliance). As a board member, Margaux is excited to support The Street Trust’s strategic priorities that align transportation and mobility, climate sustainability, and population health goals in a way that will make a real difference in people’s daily lives. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family hiking, camping, and cross country skiing; listening to public radio; and solving the NYTimes crossword every morning.

Cameron is a lifelong Oregon resident, a transportation planning and engineering consultant with Kittelson & Associates, and leads the Oregon Micromobility Network at The Street Trust. He loves helping his clients and representatives find ways to think big and incorporate cutting edge approaches to personal mobility. He combines his technical engineering and planning background with his passion for active transportation to provide practicable solutions and a high standard of quality for all road users. Despite routinely biking across entire states in a single push, Cameron considers himself first and foremost a transportation cyclist; he is happiest when he can share the joys of biking for daily needs through supportive infrastructure and policy.

As a former Bike Shop Employee, Minneapolis Public School Teacher, Municipal Code Inspector and Grassroots Community Organizer, Paul’s focus for advocacy is around safe neighborhood streets for mobility and safe infrastructure that serves to protect all modes. He understands that people power the world and we’re only as strong as we stand together.

What would an ideal transportation system look like for you?
Mobility free from the real or perceived need of single occupancy vehicle ownership

Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Victor is a 1st generation immigrant who grew up in NE Portland and considers the Pacific Northwest his home. He has over 30 years of mountain biking experience in Portland area and branched out into racing, commuting, and bicycle touring (domestically and internationally). Professionally, Victor designs high density urban residential infill projects all across the Portland area. 

Victor brings a balanced experience of approach to multi-modal transportation which includes transit, walking, cycling, and common-sense auto usage. Victor is currently serving on PBOT Bicycle Advisory Committee.

What would an ideal transportation system look like for you?
Where anyone in our community is free to choose transportation options that work best for themselves without judgment, penalties, or economic hardship.

Coral has almost 25 years of experience in transit equity, working in Community Affairs at TriMet. She is committed to sustainability and DEI initiatives in her work, supporting programs like fare reduction, decriminalization of the transit system, civil rights policies, and climate justice projects. Coral brings a wealth of skills, from on-the-ground community outreach and construction work, to high-level strategic planning and public policy development, to her role as a board member of The Street Trust.

Originally from Nepal, I’ve been Oregon since 2008 and I love being in this State because it reminds me so much of home from the green environment, and being able to be out and about in nature. I currently work at the Northwest Energy and Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) as their Stakeholder Relations Manager, building relationships, facilitating, and acting as a trusted advisor for NEEA staff and Stakeholders. I love traveling, trying new food, and exploring the outdoors. From being an international student, to being a parent, to being a citizen, to becoming a civic leader, I find myself motivated to advocate and be a voice for my community.

I am currently serving on the board of the City of Beaverton’s Committee for Community Involvement (BCCI), and serve as a connection on the west side of the Portland Metro Region for the organization. My experience as a former staff member of The Street Trust helps the board achieve its goals.

Ali is a communications professional dedicated to advancing progressive causes. With deep experience in federal policy, ballot measures, and legislative campaigns, she values building reciprocal relationships and distilling complex issues into clear and compelling messages. In ten years in Oregon, she has worked for the Oregon Justice Resource Center, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Brink Communications, and now Family Forward. Originally from rural Maine, she loves being able to bike commute, walk her daughter to school, and enjoy Portland’s many parks and walkable neighborhoods.

What would an ideal transportation system look like for you?

Every family has safe, affordable, clean, and convenient ways to get around without a car.

Jackie Yerby is a long-time social justice, environmental justice and active transportation advocate. She wants to see meaningful infrastructure improvements that make it safer for everyone to walk, bike, and roll. Since 2019 she has served as a policy advisor for Governor Kate Brown focusing on behavioral health and health licensing boards.

In addition to serving on The Street Trust board, Jackie is also on the boards of the Cycle Oregon and Basic Rights Oregon. She has previously worked for climate change campaign Renew Oregon as the faith organizer.

Jackie lives with a dog and two cats in the Alberta neighborhood in NE Portland.

She holds an undergraduate degree in History from Yale University, and a Master of Public Policy degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Long time cyclist and bike/ped advocate in Oregon, in 2008, Dr. Zelada was appointed by Governor Kulongoski to the Oregon Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee for ODOT (Oregon Deptartment of Transportation). Dr. Z – as he’s affectionately known – has be instrumental in creating projects aimed at increasing cycling: Bike to Groceries, Adaptive Bike Fair within Sunday Portland Parkways and Gorge Pedal.

What would an ideal transportation system look like for you?
Pedestrians are at the top of the traffic pyramid; annual fatalities were under 10 for Oregon; Courtesy was the Rule of the Road; No cell service at intersections; rapid frequent small buses had priority lane occupation on all high VMT streets