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.
Alex Trachtenberg
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Alex Trachtenberg is an experienced project management and operations professional with a background in environmental sustainability, policy advocacy, community engagement, communications, data analysis, research reporting, relationship management, and business development. His work experience spans subject matters including sustainability, resiliency, energy, and more.
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
Strategy/Data Analytics 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.
Marisa
Carter
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIST
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Marisa Carter brings years of experience in schematic development and strategic planning by way of her professional design background. Marisa uses her background by helping with phase planning, visual presentation, and graphic design. Her aim is to assist in community engagement through developing presentations and creating informational material that will aid in the process of communication for all.
Imani
Love
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIST
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Imani Love posesses a diverse background spanning non-profit, private, and government sectors, showcasing her adeptness in innovative analysis, consulting, product development, and project management. Her professional journey encompasses impactful work in transportation electrification, sustainable urban development, construction material assessment, and chemical analysis across industrial, occupational health, and environmental domains. In every position she’s held, Imani has remained committed to advancing equity, fostering inclusion, and advocating for environmental justice.
Morgan Galloway
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Strategist
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Morgan Galloway, PhD comes to Hummingbird with extensive experience in human-centered research practices and culturally humble engagement strategies with communities that have been historically and consistently left out of traditional decision-making processes. Her background includes work with groups eligible for public benefits (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, etc.), public library patrons, and communities that have experienced patterns of state violence. She is particularly committed to using participatory research and engagement methods to help communities build and maintain collective power and enjoys iterative strategizing with stakeholders.