About Us
We are a team of individuals driven by a passion for transportation as it intersects with reparative and environmental justice.


OUR MISSION
We work to put people first in transportation.
Our Streets works to lead the nation in putting people first by transforming transportation and infrastructure in the Twin Cities, the metro region and the state of Minnesota. We do this by making our streets places where people can easily and comfortably walk, bike, roll, and use public transit.
Meet the Team

José Antonio Zayas Cabán
Executive Director

Ember Rasmussen
Community Development & Events Senior Manager

Carly Ellefsen
Communications Senior Manager

Yasmin Hirsi
Advocacy Manager

Joe Harrington
Policy Manager

Ali Sawler
Operations Manager

Fermín Montes Moore
Community Development Coordinator

Maleah Douglas
Community Events Coordinator

Audrey Tchaa
Communications Specialist

Vanesa Kahlhamer
Finance & Operations Specialist

Nick Hutchinson
Community Engagement Organizer

Greg Hindy
Lead Organizer

Seaarra Hetherington
Organizer

Emma Ruddock
Organizer

Mel Nevilles
Organizer

Eric Forste
Organizer

Kārli Žaklīna Barobs
Organizer

WE <3 OUR PEOPLE
Our benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Flexible Location (Office, Hybrid, Remote are all encouraged)
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Matching
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Bike/Walk Stipend and transit cost sharing
- Health, Dental and Vision Stipend
- Sick and Safe Time
Meet the Board

Alexander Furneaux
Board President

Nat Turner
Board Vice President

Carter Breunig
Board Treasurer

Sylvie Hyman
Board Secretary

Raj Singh

Dane Hart

Souriyno Chen

Eli Harvey

Ivan Torres

Zack Gatton

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Questions?
Whether you have questions about campaigns, are interested in partnering, or want to say hello, let’s connect.