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Designing equitable, sustainable mobility systems for
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Profile
Transportation Planning professional with a strong foundation in transportation policy, urban mobility systems, and sustainable planning practices.
Experienced in analyzing transportation systems through environmental, equity, safety, and economic lenses. Committed to advancing sustainable, equitable, and community-centered mobility solutions through data-driven and participatory planning approaches.
“Great planning starts with listening to people, understanding data, and building systems that serve everyone.”
English
Swahili
My Expert Area
As a transportation planner, I specialize in designing sustainable mobility solutions for urban communities. I believe that great planning starts with listening to people, understanding data, and building systems that serve everyone — including those who have been historically left out.
Core Skills & Expertise
Transportation Planning & Policy
- Policy analysis and evaluation
- Urban transportation systems
- Public transit planning
- Strategic planning
- Multimodal transportation
- Land use integration
Data & Analytics
- GIS / ArcGIS mapping
- Ridership performance analysis
- Air quality conformity reports
- Data visualization & dashboards
- Statistical modeling
Community & Stakeholder
- Participatory planning sessions
- Stakeholder facilitation
- Equity-focused outreach
- Policy recommendation reports
- Regulatory compliance review
Professional Experience
Transit Authority of River City (TARC)
Feb 2025 – PresentTransportation Planner / Transit Planning & Data Analyst
- Analyze ridership and operational performance data to optimize transit routes.
- Evaluate transportation impacts of federal and state legislative proposals.
- Design and evaluate transit corridors and station locations for network expansion.
- Develop air quality conformity determination reports ensuring federal standards.
Parkway Place, Louisville
Aug 2025 – PresentNeighborhood Planning & Policy Leadership
- Strategic input on multimodal safety, ADA accessibility, and traffic calming.
- Coordinated transit-related discussions with TARC.
- Reviewed zoning and development proposals for neighborhood stability.
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Aug 2023 – May 2025Graduate Assistant – Transportation & Land Use Planning
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions for the Plan Tucson 2025 General Plan Update.
- Supported interdisciplinary teams on land use–transportation integration.
- Gathered community input to inform planning strategies and policy recommendations.
- Contributed to equitable and multimodal transportation solutions.
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Aug 2022 – May 2024Graduate Research Assistant – Climate Action Planning
- Evaluated climate action plans using performance metrics and policy frameworks.
- Prepared technical reports, presentations, and policy briefs for stakeholders.
- Monitored implementation progress and recommended sustainability improvements.
- Communicated research to academic, professional, and community audiences.
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Aug 2022 – May 2024Graduate Teaching Assistant – Sustainable Cities
- Supported instruction in sustainable urban development, transportation, and environmental planning.
- Led discussion sessions and assisted in curriculum development.
- Facilitated student understanding of planning concepts and sustainability frameworks.
Education
M.Sc. Urban Planning
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Focus: Transportation & Land UseM.Sc. Water Resource Policy
East Central University, Oklahoma
B.Sc. Geography
Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
- Ridership Forecasting with STOPS for Transit Project Planning — NTI (2026)
- Public Involvement in Transportation Decision Making — NTI (2025)
- Inclusive Urban Design: From Public Spaces to Public Transport — IUM, EU (2025)
- Demand Responsive Transport (DRT): Understanding its role in modern mobility — IUM, EU (2024)
- Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs): Integrated & sustainable transport strategies — IUM, EU (2024)
- AI in Urban Mobility: Leveraging AI for smarter urban transport — IUM, EU (2024)
- The Urban Heat Island Effect: Strategies for mitigating excess heat — IUM, EU (2024)
- Multimodal Transport: Promoting diverse transportation modes for resilient cities — IUM, EU (2024)
Key Awards
- National Planning Conference (APA) — 2024
- Planning Excellence — University of Arizona, CAPLA (2024)
- Watkins Lecture: Global Crisis — Food and Water (2022)
- Runner-up — Ivory Innovation Hack-A-House, Affordable Housing (2022)
- Runner-up — The Big Pitch, Revenue Generating, Oklahoma (2021)
- 13th Annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference (WSI) — Las Vegas (2021)
- Oka' Institute Water Sustainability Conference (2021)
- High-Resolution Land Cover Inter-comparison Workshop — RCMRD (2016)
- ACORCE Annual Conference of Research and Exhibition — KICC (2016)
- Mau-Mara Serengeti Mapathon via OpenStreetMap — Upande, Kenya (2016)
Get in Touch
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