Matt M.

Director of Mobility Transformation

Imagine a day where you have to get to work, visit family, make an appointment, buy food, go to class, or pick up kids…imagine doing it all with a bicycle. All that, while reducing emissions, saving money, lowering stress, and connecting with community. Helping people access biking motivates me every day.

Leann L.

Program Manager

I love that I get to work with my Latino population in Monterey County and I get to inform parents about the small changes we can make a to improve our environment.

Tawn K.

Program Manager

Whether riding on quite country roads as a tween, getting to my afterschool job in high school, or taking our toddler on a meandering ride to the playground or a local open space, bikes have long been a tool for fun, freedom, and exploration for me. Bikes open up the world while spreading joy and building community.

Celeste G.

Program Manager

When Celeste was 12, she dreamed of becoming a pro BMX rider. While life took her in a different direction, that passion for bikes never faded. Today, she gets to live out that childhood dream in a new way by encouraging others to get moving whether it’s on a bike, scooter, patamobile, or even a one-wheeler. Celeste is passionate about breaking down barriers to access so that everyone can experience the freedom, confidence, and joy that comes with active transportation.

Piet C.

Strategic Development Director

I love that Modo is getting more kids and adults on bikes so they can experience the joy, freedom and self-sufficiency of riding a bike around town. They can feel the wind in their face, hear birds chirping and the crashing of the ocean waves while they get exercise and affordable and healthy transportation.

Juan C.

Program Manager

Doing this work aligns with my passion for community work and health and the values I hold dear.

Jennifer M.

Program Coordinator

The most rewarding part of my work is knowing I can make a difference and serve the communities I myself used to grow up it. I love educating and encouraging adults to safely ride their bikes and to have fun while doing it. Choosing to ride our bikes is my favorite mode of active transportation because it’s so fun and is a simple way to make a difference for a healthy planet!

Victor M.

Program Coordinator

I have always been passionate about making the world a better place for future generations. Ecology Action’s initiatives align perfectly with my values, and I am excited to contribute to their mission. Now, I get to spend my days teaching the next generation about the benefits of alternative transportation and how we can work together to create a cleaner, greener world.

Wilson V.

Program Coordinator

I am motivated by the joy and freedom that cycling brings. What started as a way to get from point A to point B quickly became my whole world—I’ve met many amazing people just by riding my bike. I love teaching others how to ride and fix bikes and find happiness in watching people grow more confident and start believing in themselves.

Daniel V.

Program Coordinator

Hi, I’m Daniel — a husband, dad, and adventurer who’s lived in a few places around the nation and world. Being multiracial and multilingual, I’ve had the privilege of living in different cultures, learning multiple languages, and seeing how community can be shaped by the way we move through our streets.

I love the outdoors and believe that once people experience the joy of being active outside, they’re more open to lifestyle changes that help protect the planet. When I’m not promoting safe streets, you’ll find me at the beach, exploring trails with my family, pedaling around town, or enjoying live music.

Chris A.

Program Coordinator

Biking has allowed me the freedom to explore and connect with people, places and spaces in more ways that I can imagine. Whether in Watsonville or Santa Cruz, you’ll find me exploring pump tracks, hidden trails, chasing adventure, building community, and soaking up the magic on two wheels.

Margaret I.

Art Director

I love being a part of a positive, solutions-focused team. It’s inspiring to see how inclusive, thoughtful and pragmatic everyone is in their roles — and indomitable in choosing alternative transportation modes!

Jasmine R.

Senior Program Specialist

My work makes an impact on our communities and planet! Not only does the work I do help to change the behavior for students and parents (more likely to choose active transportation), but I am also able to help community members create a greater connection with other community members. It also helps low-income students experience programs such as Walking School Buses that they would probably never get to experience otherwise. At Sherwood Elementary a parent share with me that her son loved to walk with us every week and was always excited to hear it was Walking School Bus day. Her son ended up winning the skateboard and she shared that he had been asking for her to buy him a skateboard for several years, but she wasn’t able to buy him one because she needed that money for bills and rent. She was so happy he was able to get one.