Meet The Team
We are a diverse group with experiences and backgrounds in grassroots organizing, environmental law, design, civil and environmental engineering (including water resources and transportation), education, resilience and sustainability planning, construction mitigation, and energy policy and planning.
MaKara Rumley Esq.
FOUNDER & CEO
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MaKara Rumley, Esq., is more than an experienced community engagement strategist; she is an important thought leader related to the environment, education, the green economy, and public health. She has a knack for identifying what makes each stakeholder successful and leading the charge for how everyone can win. It takes the private and public sector as well as community viewpoints to reach a project’s full benefit potential.
Denise Smith, Ph.D
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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Dr. Denise Smith is a well-rounded transportation professional who brings years of transportation experience to the team. She has developed an expertise in multimodal transportation planning and travel demand modeling. Dr. Smith is also very knowledgeable on a wide range of topics such as design, traffic operation and management, and autonomous vehicle technology. Her experience in academia, planning, and engineering, equip her with a unique perspective to contribute to projects.
Lindsay Capacio
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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Lindsay Capacio earned her bachelor’s degree, majoring in business administration, and brings over 15 years of diverse professional experience in banking, insurance, and sales. Leveraging her multifaceted background, she excels in administrative functions, fosters adaptability, and is committed to making a meaningful impact in every processional endeavor.
Oyemwenosa Avenbuan
Strategist
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Oyemwenosa Avenbuan has years of experience in the field of toxicology and scientific communication, she is particularly adept at communicating with other experts and laypeople. She applies her knowledge of environmental health to create plain language translation during community engagement with marginalized and underserved communities in urban and rural areas.