STAFF

	Steve Clark- WALKING & BICYCLING PROGRAM MANAGER Steve started working for TLC in February 2006 and is implementing the federally funded Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Project. Steve brings a strong background in bicycling and walking to the organization. He was the first manager of the bicycling and walking program in Boulder Colorado and is a past president of the League of American Bicyclists. He also oversaw development of the northern portion of the Ice Age trail in Wisconsin. In addition, Steve has written bike/pedestrian plans for many U.S. cities. Contact him by e-mail: SteveC [at] tlcminnesota.org
	Michelle Dibblee - SENIOR ORGANIZER Transit for Livable Communities has hired Michelle Dibblee to be our new Senior Organizer. Michelle has worked for Transit for Livable Communities since February 2008 – her first day of work was the day the legislature over-rode the Governor’s veto of the transportation bill!  Michelle leads TLC’s efforts to grow our membership base and strengthens member participation in hands-on advocacy and leadership development.
	Katie Eukel -COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Katie was hired as TLC's first communications manager in June 2006 and manages communications and media activities for TLC and its programs. Previously, Katie worked as a philanthropic communications consultant, providing strategic communications counsel to national foundations and nonprofit grantees. She also worked with PBS' The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer where she helped research and produce local, national, and international news pieces. Katie graduated from Macalester College with a B.A. in Communication & Media Studies. Contact her by email: KatieE [at] tlcminnesota.org
	Joan Pasiuk - DIRECTOR OF BIKE/WALK TWIN CITIES Joan officially started working with Transit for Livable Communities in April 2007, but she's long been involved with the organization. She was a founding board member and recently served as the co-chair of TLC's Bike/Walk Advisory Committee. She has a background in program development and program management in government, non-profit, industry, and higher education. Most recently, Joan was the Director of Student Services for the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. She currently serves on the board of Mississippi Market. Contact her by e-mail: JoanP@tlcminnesota.org
	Stacey Peacock - BUSINESS MANAGER Stacey joined TLC in November 2007, after spending several years as the Accounts Payable Manager at Mississippi Market. She brings an extensive range of business and financial management experience: from Deputy City Auditor/Payroll Mgr for the City of Berkeley, Ca; to Business Manager for Reuben Lindh Learning Center, to Co-founder and Administrative Director of the Minnesota School of Acupuncture and Herbal Studies. She also owned and operated her own wilderness resort in Ely, MN, where she catered to non-motorized leisure activities and adventures. In conjunction with the Executive Director, Stacey manages accounting, payroll, budgeting, human resources, and procurement. Contact her by email: StaceyP [at] tlcminnesota.org.
	Steve Schultz - DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP MANAGER   Steve was hired as TLC’s first Development and Membership Manager in July 2008 and manages membership and development activities to support TLC’s programs. Previously, Steve worked for 13 years with Clean Water Action, most recently as the Membership Relations Director.  There he directed all membership recruitment, development, fundraising and mobilizing efforts.  Steve graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota in 2003, attaining a B.A. from the College of Liberal Arts. His studies focused on American history, economics, politics and foreign relations as well as Latin American and American Indian history. Contact him by e-mail: SteveS [at] tlcminnesota.org
	Lea Schuster - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR   Lea was hired as TLC's first full-time Executive Director in 2001. Lea formerly served as Executive Director of the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG), Assistant Director of the Sacramento AIDS Foundation, and Program Coordinator for the national fundraiser "Bike-Aid." Lea also practiced labor and employment right law, representing non-profit entities. She recieved her J.D. from University of California, Davis, and B.A. in International Relations from Stanford University. Contact her by e-mail: LeaS [at] tlcminnesota.org
	Jaméz Smith - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, BIKE/WALK TWIN CITIES Jaméz joined TLC in August of 2007 as the Administrative Assistant for BWTC. A long-time bicyclist, Jaméz also has significant non-profit experience, including serving as Administrative Assistant for the Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative (TIHDI), Travel Coordinator for Walden House, Inc., and Data Collector/Prevention Counselor on a research study examining the connection between crystal meth and HIV infection, as conducted by Health Research Association in Los Angeles. An Honorably Discharged veteran, Jaméz studied Occupational Education via Southern Illinois University’s on-base Bachelor’s Degree Program, while stationed on McChord AFB in Washington State. Jaméz is also a published poet, a DJ, and a photographer. Contact him by email: JamezS [at] tlcminnesota.org
	Barb Thoman- PROGRAM DIRECTOR Barb has been TLC’s program director since 2001. She co-founded TLC in 1996 with former TLC Board member John DeWitt, and served as its executive director until 2001. Barb oversees research at TLC. She was the primary author on TLC’s report, The Myth of Free Parking, and she writes many of TLC’s briefs and policy papers. She was also the chief author on TLC’s Citizens’ Agenda for Transportation, which was released in summer 2004. Contact her by e-mail: BarbT [at] tlcminnesota.org
	Dave Van Hattum- POLICY & ADVOCACY PROGRAM MANAGER Dave started working with TLC in January 2006. He will be working with Lea and Barb to manage education, advocacy, and outreach efforts to communities, businesses, and public officials. Dave brings over a decade of experience in crafting and promoting transportation policy and commuting options to TLC. He formerly worked as Executive Director of 494 Commuter Services and was the Assistant Director at the Downtown Minneapolis Transportation Management Organization. Before that, he served as a Research Fellow in Transportation Policy at the Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, where he also received a Master of Public Policy degree. Contact him by e-mail: DaveVH [at] tlcminnesota.org