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Designing equitable, sustainable mobility systems for
Urban Communities.
Professional
Profile
Urban and Transportation Planning leader with a strong foundation in local government policy, land use regulation, zoning administration, and sustainable community development.
Experienced in guiding interdisciplinary planning teams, administering zoning and subdivision regulations, and engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders — from city officials and federal agencies to community members. Dedicated to building equitable, resilient communities through data-informed decision-making, comprehensive planning, and collaborative interagency coordination.
“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
- Comprehensive & strategic plan development
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Land use & development plan administration
- Capital Investment Grants (CIG) coordination
- Multimodal & public transit planning
- Regulatory compliance & code enforcement oversight
Data & Analytics
- Spatial Mapping.
- Ridership performance analysis
- Air quality conformity reports
- Data visualization & dashboards
- Statistical modeling
Leadership & Community Engagement
- Staff supervision & team mentorship
- Interagency & multi-departmental coordination
- Public representation at boards & hearings
- Equity-focused community outreach
- Policy drafting & implementation oversight
- Liaison to city, state & federal officials
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
- Planning Excellence — University of Arizona, CAPLA (2024)
- Runner-up — Ivory Innovation Hack-A-House, Affordable Housing (2022)
- Runner-up — The Big Pitch, Revenue Generating, Oklahoma (2021)
Conferences Attended
- National Planning Conference (APA) — 2024
- Watkins Lecture: Global Crisis — Food and Water (2022)
- 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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