Our Staff

	David Bavas Operations Director David (he/him) joined Walk Bike Nashville in March of 2018. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and is currently perusing his MBA through Washington State University. David is passionate about the work that Walk Bike Nashville is doing to make our roads and sidewalks more bicycle and pedestrian-friendly. You can find him and his family on the many paths and green spaces in town. Interests Include: Biking Buses Balance Sheets
	Maegan Brejnik Transportation and Equity Ambassador Leader AmeriCorps Service Member Maegan (she/her) is an AmeriCorps Member serving at Walk Bike Nashville since August 2021. As the Transportation and Equality Ambassador Leader, she works with community members in Murfreesboro to determine the best ways to improve the safety of streets, sidewalks, and bike lanes. She graduated from Cornell University in May 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences and a concentration in Environmental Justice and Policy Analysis. She is incredibly excited to help make the streets of Nashville safer for bikers and pedestrians alike. Contact Maegan about: Pedestrian safety in the Murfreesboro Corridor Language justice in Nashville Environmental justice
	Cathy Carrillo Schools Manager Cathy (she/her) joined Walk Bike Nashville in July of 2021. She is a youth community organizer who is a mother, daughter to peruvian immigrant parents, doula and Nashville Native. She has previously done work around reproductive justice, immigrant rights, and criminal justice. She has joined the Walk Bike Nashville team to expand and reimagine the Safe Routes to School program and build up a base of young folks and their families who are interested in creating a more walkable, bikeable, and equitable Nashville for students. Cathy se unió a Walk Bike Nashville en julio de 2021. Es una organizadora comunitaria que es madre e hija de padres inmigrantes peruanos, doula y nativa de Nashville. Anteriormente ha trabajado en a la justicia reproductiva, los derechos de los inmigrantes y la justicia penal. Está emocionada de unirse al equipo de Walk Bike Nashville para expandir y reimaginar el programa Safe Routes to School y construir una base de jóvenes y sus familias que estén interesados en crear un Nashville más equitativo, en bicicleta y en el que se pueda caminar para todos los estudiantes. Contact Cathy about: School zones and safety \| Zonas escolares y seguridad Education programs for youth \| Programas de educación para jóvenes Volunteering for School Events \| Voluntariando para Eventos Escolares Air quality education and research \| Educación e investigación sobre la calidad del aire
	Lindsey Ganson Advocacy and Communications Director Lindsey (she/her) joined Walk Bike Nashville in April 2019 after serving on the Walk Bike Nashville board for three years. A Brooklyn native, who moved to Nashville in 2014, Lindsey has previously worked for MP&F Strategic Communications, Transportation Alternatives, NYC Department of Environmental Protection and NYC & Company, New York City’s Convention and Visitors’ Bureau. Contact Lindsey about: Getting involved with Walk Bike Nashville’s current advocacy projects Biking and walking infrastructure Traffic safety issues
	Meredith Montgomery Executive Director Meredith (she/her) joined the Walk Bike Nashville team in November of 2021 after moving to the area from Fairhope, Alabama. There, she published a natural living magazine for 11 years and was intimately involved in local issues of sustainability, connectivity and active transportation. With a passion for community engagement and experience in non-profit management, she is eager to make a positive impact on the lives of others here in Nashville. Outside of work you can find Meredith digging in the dirt, at the soccer fields or recharging in the woods with her family. Read more about Meredith here: Meet Our New Executive Director! Contact Meredith about: Sponsoring and partnering with Walk Bike Nashville Membership and Donations General inquiries
	Brenda Pérez Bilingual Community Engagement Manager Brenda (she/her) joined the Walk Bike Nashville Team in the fall of 2020. Brenda has been a fierce advocate for immigrant rights and labor rights in the Nashville and broader community. In her words, "I'm excited to create events & programming that are equitable and gather up our folks to speak on the issues that shape our neighborhoods and city." Originally from Mexico, she has called Nashville home for close to twenty years and has Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt University. Read more about Brenda here: Introducing Brenda! Brenda (ella) se unió al equipo de Walk Bike Nashville en el otoño de 2020. Brenda ha sido una feroz defensora de los derechos de los inmigrantes y los derechos laborales en Nashville y en la comunidad en general. En sus palabras, "Estoy emocionada de crear eventos y programas que sean equitativos y que reúnan a nuestra gente para hablar de los temas que dan forma a nuestros barrios y a la ciudad". Orignalmente de Mexico ella ha llamado a Nashville su hogar por cerca de veinte años y tiene una maestría en Divinidad de la Universidad de Vanderbilt. Contact Brenda with questions regarding: Host an event in your neighborhood \|Programar un evento en tu vecindario Coalition and partnership opportunities \|Oportunidades de trabajo de coalicion Upcoming events \|Events Programados
	Jessica Rinne Events and Education Director Jessica (she/her) joined the Walk Bike Nashville team in the spring of 2017. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, she moved to Nashville for graduate school in 2013. She has a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Mississippi and a master’s degree in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt. Her background is in teaching, counseling and most recently, guiding cycling tours in California, France, Portugal and Spain. Contact Jessica with questions regarding: Tour de Nash Open Streets Plateau to Percy Bike Tour Adult education Streets for People Awards