Jamie Hilland (he/him) 

Sustainable Transportation and Healthy Communities Specialist - Urban Systems Ltd. 

Since 2015, Jamie has worked extensively in the realm of Active School Travel, leading the development of numerous local, regional, and national studies. Jamie is the current Chair of the Canadian Active Transportation Alliance and sits on the Expert Advisory panel of the CIHR funded CHASE (Child Active Transport Safety and the Environment) study at the University of Calgary, the Policy Committee for the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycling Professionals (APBP), and the Mobility Management Committee for the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC). 

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Winnipeg, an IAP2 Foundations certificate from the International Association of Public Participation, and is a member candidate for the Canadian Institute of Planners. 

Sharee Hochman (she/her) 

Sustainable Transportation Program Coordinator, Active & Safe Routes to School - Green Action Centre

Sharee holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications & Sociology from The University of Winnipeg and over the years has used her studies to support local and national bike and urban planning organizations share their mission. She is currently working to create active and safe routes to school across Manitoba through bicycle education and skills training, school travel planning, and coordinating events that engage students, teachers, administrators, and parents in active school travel. Her goal is to make active transportation safe, convenient, and accessible for all, especially for more vulnerable groups like children. She recently solo backpacked Northern Europe to learn and experience sustainable transportation infrastructure and was a participant in the Urban Futures Young Leaders program in Sweden. 

In her spare time, she is typically organizing and attending bike rallies with friends and other safe streets advocates. 

Laura Hube (she/her) 

Planning Assistant, Regional and Strategic Planning – Capital Regional District 

Laura is a lifelong learner and authentic relationship builder who seeks to create happier and healthier communities for all. Since completing her Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Laura has worked in the private, public, and not-for-profit sector across Canada and the US. In recent years, Laura led a Pilot funded by the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, empowering school communities across British Columbia to engage in active and sustainable school travel using an asset-based approach with an equity lens. She currently supports policy planning, reporting, and implementation initiatives related to regional transportation and growth management at the Capital Regional District. Her portfolio includes supporting the CRD’s annual Active School Travel Planning initiative, Ready Step Roll. Laura believes that the journey to/from school is a ripe opportunity for adventure, activity, and autonomy. 

In her spare time, Laura enjoys toting her kids around Victoria on their cargo bike, discovering the best in local food, and curling up with a good book. 

Arthur Orsini (he/him) 

Bike Education Manager - HUB Cycling 

Arthur Orsini began working on sustainable transportation programs in 1996 and has international experience with a focus on community and youth engagement. He was Canada’s first ever School Travel Planner after doing that work in Auckland in 2005-06. Beyond New Zealand, he has led school travel planning and youth leadership training in seven provinces, five US states and across Australia. He is currently the Bike Education Manager at HUB Cycling in Vancouver, working on cycling safety programs for students between Grades 4 through 7. Arthur has never owned a car and frequently wears a jacket and tie while cycling. 

Sankranti Patel (she/her) 

Master of Planning Student - McGill University 

Sankranti has a background in civil engineering with experience working in the private and public sector. She got involved with active and safe routes to school programming in Manitoba, which motivated her to pursue a career in transportation planning. Sankranti is currently working towards a master’s degree in urban planning, her final capstone and research project is focused on active transportation for vulnerable groups. She believes in building multi-modal transportation systems for more healthy, resilient, and equitable communities. 

Nicole Roach (she/her) 

Sustainable Transportation Manager - Green Communities Canada 

Nicole holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Communications from McMaster University and a Masters of Sustainability Science, Policy, and Society from Maastricht University. She has worked in the field of sustainable transportation for several years, with a focus on commuting behaviours, community outreach, and children’s mobility. Nicole manages the sustainable transportation programming at Green Communities Canada, overseeing Ontario Active School Travel, School Travel Planning, and other initiatives.

In her spare time, Nicole enjoys exploring cities by bicycle, urban photography, and cooking at home.  

Xuedan Xu (she/her) 

Sustainable Transportation Coordinator - Green Communities Canada 

Xuedan is a graduate from the University of British Columbia and holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Conservation. Upon graduating, she began her career with Green Communities Canada, and supported the organization as the coordinator for sustainable transportation initiatives. Prior to her work with Green Communities Canada, Xuedan has worked at municipalities, and other not-for-profit organizations with the goal to improve equity and accessibility of community engagement initiatives.

In her spare time, Xuedan enjoys backpacking through BC’s beautiful mountains, running, and sewing.  

Laura Zeglen (she/her) 

Active Transportation Coordinator - City of Mississauga 

Laura Zeglen works for the City of Mississauga’s Active Transportation team, where her major projects relate specifically to promoting and supporting active school travel. Over the years she has worked as a school travel planner; a research coordinator for projects related to community health and environmental justice; a grade 8 teacher; and a community organizer striving for community-centred transportation planning in her Toronto neighbourhood. She holds a Master of Arts in Education and Public Health Policy and Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto, as well as a teaching degree from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

She is the mother of an inquisitive 4 year old, and one of her favourite pastimes is their daily walks together to and from school.