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 and Events Senior Manager

Carly Ellefsen
Communications Manager

Yasmin Hirsi
Advocacy Coordinator

Joe Harrington
Policy Manager

FermÃn de Cermon
Community Development Coordinator

Jessie Merriam
Public History Specialist

Taylor Ngiri Seaberg
Finance & Operations Coordinator

Nick Hutchinson
Community Engagement Organizer

Ali Sawler
Data Analyst

Greg Hindy
Lead Organizer

Mel Nevilles
Organizer

Joey Whitesman
Organizer

Seaarra Hetherington
Organizer

Emma Ruddock
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
Join the Team
Meet the Board

Laura Groenjes Mitchell
Board President

Nat Turner
Board Vice President

Carter Breunig
Board Treasurer

Alexander Furneaux
Board Secretary

Raj Singh

Gunnar Carlson

Ted Duepner

Michelle Van Engen

Sylvie Hyman

JoAnn Leppink

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