Our Staff
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| Margo Pedroso Deputy Director Margo manages government relations, grassroots lobbying, policy research and analysis and report writing to advance the Safe Routes to School national movement. Fort Washington, MD margo@saferoutespartnership.org | (301) 292-1043 |
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Rye Baerg Southern California Regional Policy Manager Rye works on funding policies and priorities to advance Safe Routes to School in Southern California. Montrose, CA rye@saferoutespartnership.org | (818) 542-6478 |
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Catherine Baker Active Transportation Policy Fellow, Greater Washington, DC Region Catherine serves as the primary point of contact for active transportation policy in the Greater Washington, DC region while Christine Green is on leave. Fairfax City, VA catherine@saferoutespartnership.org | (703) 606-4709 |
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Keith Benjamin Street Scale Campaign Manager Keith coordinates public policy campaigns at state and local levels to advance Complete Streets and Safe Routes to School policies and increase physical activity in underserved communities. Washington, DC keith@saferoutespartnership.org | |
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Pauline Chow, Esq. Southern California Regional Policy Manager Pauline works on funding policies and priorities to advance Safe Routes to School in Southern California. P.O. Box 1753 / Claremont, CA 91711 pauline@saferoutespartnership.org | (312) 685-1685 |
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| David Cowan Program Manager Dave provides technical assistance and programmatic support, develops and executes our webinar trainings and produces reports and resources relevant to the national Safe Routes to School field. Englewood, CO dave@saferoutespartnership.org | (720) 443-1673 |
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Ryan Day State Network Manager Ryan guides the work of the state advocacy organizers working in seven network states: California, Florida, Ohio, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Manassas, VA ryan@saferoutespartnership.org | (720) 441-2477 |
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Christine Godward Green Washington, DC Regional Policy Manager Christine works on funding policies and priorities to advance Safe Routes to School in the Washington, DC region. P.O. Box 15737 / Washington, DC 20003 christine@saferoutespartnership.org | (202) 596-1328 |
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Kristine Kessel Network Director Kris manages the state and regional network projects and learning networks for the states and region. Kinnelon, NJ kris@saferoutespartnership.org | (973) 291-8802 |
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Terry Lansdell North Carolina Advocacy Organizer Terry works to advance statewide Safe Routes to School policy as well as funding policies and priorities for North Carolina. Charlotte, NC terry@saferoutespartnership.org | (704) 332-1796 |
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Marty Martinez, MPP Bay Area Regional Policy Manager Marty works to strengthen our diverse networks in the Bay Area to support policies and funding for Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets and creating healthy communities. San Francisco, CA marty@saferoutespartnership.org | (415) 637-6488 |
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Jessica Meaney Southern California Policy Director Jessica works on statewide Safe Routes to School policy reform as well as funding policies and priorities for California. 830 Traction Ave / Los Angeles, CA 90013 jessica@saferoutespartnership.org | (213) 210-8136 |
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Margaux Mennesson Communications Manager Margaux manages communications and marketing activities for the National Partnership, including production of the E-News, website, press materials, and other publications. Portland, OR margaux@saferoutespartnership.org | (503) 477-8324 |
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Rosie Mesterhazy School and Family Engagement Manager Rosie manages the expansion of Fire Up Your Feet, an initiative developed to inspire families, students and schools to be healthy and physically active. Oakland, CA rosie@saferoutespartnership.org | (510) 465-2024 |
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| Kate Moening Ohio Advocacy Organizer Kate works to advance statewide Safe Routes to School policy as well as funding policies and priorities for Ohio. P.O. Box 30447 / Gahanna, OH 43230 kate@saferoutespartnership.org | (614) 269-7085 |
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| Robert Ping Technical Assistance Director Robert works to help states leverage Safe Routes to School and Transportation Enhancements funding and manages the national learning network, providing technical assistance and training. Portland, OR robert@saferoutespartnership.org | (503) 289-0441 |
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Mikaela Randolph Shared Use Campaign Manager Mikaela works with states and localities nationally to advance shared use agreements and policy adoption ensuring that underserved communities have access to physical activity opportunities. Los Angeles, CA mikaela@saferoutespartnership.org | (323) 792-4606 |
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Beth Richards Development Director Beth manages all the fundraising activities of the Partnership including corporate sponsorships, cause marketing partnerships and individual giving campaigns. Concord, NH beth@saferoutespartnership.org | (603) 230-2425 |
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| Nora Shepard New Jersey Advocacy Organizer Nora works to advance statewide Safe Routes to School policy as well as funding policies and priorities for New Jersey. Jersey City, NJ nora@saferoutespartnership.org | (435) 901-0098 |
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| Molly Simon Operations Manager Molly is responsible for assisting the National Partnership's leadership with financial, human resources, operational and event planning tasks and spearheads the organization's technical support. San Francisco, CA molly@saferoutespartnership.org | (415) 829-7788 |
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Christy Smith Tennessee Advocacy Organizer Christy works to advance statewide Safe Routes to School policy as well as funding policies and priorities for Tennessee. Chattanooga, TN christy@saferoutespartnership.org | (423) 227-7009 |
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Jay Thompson Mississippi Advocacy Organizer Jay works to advance statewide Safe Routes to School policy as well as funding policies and priorities for Mississippi. PMB 10414-HCC P.O. Box 1100 / Raymond, MS 39154-1100 jay@saferoutespartnership.org | (601) 885-2334 |
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| Jeanie Ward-Waller California Advocacy Organizer Jeanie works to advance statewide Safe Routes to School policy as well as funding policies and priorities for California. Sacramento, CA jeanie@saferoutespartnership.org | (401) 241-8559 |
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| Stephanie Weber Regional Network Manager Stephanie guides the work of the regional policy managers working in four regions - Atlanta, GA, District of Columbia, the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, CA. P.O. Box 915 / Williamsburg, VA 23187 stephanie@saferoutespartnership.org | (757) 871-8639 |
Steering Committee
Meet our Steering Committee, which governs the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.

















