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Meshach AdamsOutreach Assistant Meshach (he/him) joined the Walk Bike Nashville team in September 2022. Meshach is a Nashville Native and a Hume Fogg and TSU Grad. He is passionate about making Nashville’s streets safe for all. He grew up in Nashville, Tennessee in a housing project with a single mother and sister. The work he will be doing is focused specifically on Dickerson Pike, with outreach and education around pedestrian safety. Meshach also serves on the Traffic and Parking Commission. Languages Spoken: English Contact Meshach about:
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David BavasOperations 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. 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. Languages Spoken: English Contact David about:
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Melissa CherrySchool Programs Coordinator Melissa (she/her) joined Walk Bike Nashville in May 2023. With a foundation in hospitality, Melissa has also incorporated service into her life through involvement in people-powered campaigns like the Oversight Board Ballot Referendum and an Eviction Outreach and Court Watch program. She will approach the Safe Routes to School and Air Quality improvement programs through the lens of empowering communities to advocate for changes that impact them directly. Language spoken: English Contact Melissa about:
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Meredith MontgomeryExecutive 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 working in the community 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. Languages Spoken: English Contact Meredith about:
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Juleesia Santiago-KarimEducation and Engagement Manager Juleesia (she/her) joined the Walk Bike Nashville team in April 2022 with 8 years of experience in program management, volunteer recruitment, and developing service learning curriculum to educate high school aged students on issues impacting the local and global community and how to be agents of change. She has a degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Social Justice and is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work. As the Education and Engagement Manager, Juleesia is responsible for working to support the Safe Routes to School National Partnership as well as reducing emissions around focus schools to improve the air quality in and around those communities. Languages Spoken: English, Spanish Contact Juleesia about:
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Wesley SmithPolicy and Government Relations Manager Wesley (he/him) joined the Walk Bike Nashville team in July 2022. He is passionate about livable neighborhoods and active transportation. A graduate of Hume-Fogg and the University of Tennessee, Wesley is pursuing a master’s degree in Community Development and Action from Vanderbilt University. His past experience includes public policy research, program development, and academic writing at the intersection of geography and sociology. As Policy and Government Relations Manager, he leads the organization’s “grasstops” efforts, planning and implementing advocacy campaigns and working with government entities. Interested in our advocacy efforts? Get in touch with Wesley to make our city more walkable and bikeable! Languages Spoken: English Contact Wesley about:
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Ashleigh WilsonEngagement Coordinator Ashleigh (she/her) is a certified League Cycling Instructor through the League of American Bicyclists who first served as our Bike Valet Coordinator in 2018. Since then she has also served as the Education Coordinator and is currently leading engagement along Murfreesboro Pike and in North Nashville. She also organizes community wide classes, walks, and rides. Languages Spoken: English Contact Ashleigh with questions regarding:
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Aaron WimsattSpecial Events and Sponsor Relations Manager Aaron (he/him) joined the Walk Bike Nashville team in June of 2022. He is originally from Owensboro, KY and recently graduated from Murray State University with a degree in Marketing. Aaron will be responsible for planning and executing our larger events, as well as connecting with sponsors both current and prospective. Languages Spoken: English Contact Aaron about:
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