About Us
We are a team of individuals driven by a passion for transportation as it intersects with reparative and environmental justice.
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![People biking down a closed Minnehaha avenue](https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OS-Lyndale-2014-photo-Mike-Beck-3-1-1.webp)
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
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José Antonio Zayas Cabán
Executive Director
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Ember Rasmussen
Community Development and Events Senior Manager
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Alex Burns
Advocacy and Policy Manager
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Carly Ellefsen
Communications Manager
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Yasmin Hirsi
Advocacy Coordinator
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FermÃn de Cermon
Events and Volunteer Specialist
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Raquel Sidie-Wagner
Legislative and Community Engagement Specialist
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Alexa Bobyak
Operations, HR, and Individual Giving Coordinator
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Joe Harrington
GIS Mapping Specialist
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Ali Sawler
Data Analyst
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Jessie Merriam
Public History Specialist
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Greg Hindy
Organizer
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Nick Hutchinson
Organizer
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Mel Nevilles
Organizer
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Joey Whitesman
Organizer
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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
Join the Team
Meet the Board
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Laura Groenjes Mitchell
Board President
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Nat Turner
Board Vice President
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Carter Breunig
Board Treasurer
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Alexander Furneaux
Board Secretary
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Soren Stevenson
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Calla Blaney Martin
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Ted Duepner
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Michelle Van Engen
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Sylvie Hyman
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GET IN TOUCH
Questions?
Whether you have questions about campaigns, are interested in partnering, or want to say hello, let’s connect.