We live in a world that never stops moving, where society depends on the constant flow of goods and people. This is all made possible by the marvels of our modern infrastructure, but who are the pioneers that bring order, processes and systems to keep us moving, and what can we learn from their insights? In Infrastructure Momentum Makers, host and strategy advisor Ratna Amin speaks with the movers and shakers at the intersection of the public, private, and civic sectors about the latest brea ...
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Tamim Raad, the Principal and Co-Owner of Access Planning, a firm focused on infrastructure and policy-based advisory and strategic planning work. Ratna and Tamim discuss all kinds of topics around the infrastructure space, including: strategies…
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Governors Island: Leadership, Funding, and Innovative Solutions with Clare Newman
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Clare Newman, President and CEO of the Trust for Governors Island. Ratna and Clare delve into the multifaceted world of island management, as Clare provides a behind-the-scenes look at her role, the island's funding model, and creative initiativ…
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Planting Seeds of Progress: Cultivating Change with Jennifer Pahlka
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer and the visionary author behind "Recoding America,” Jennifer Pahlka. Ratna and Jennifer discuss the crucial intertwine of technology, policy implementation, and government capability; and Jennifer shed…
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Creating a Culture of Improvement in Public Services with Ryan Hunter
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Co-Founder and Principal of Partners in Public Innovation, Ryan Hunter. Ryan shares how PPI helps public organizations solve their trickiest problems, how he encourages leaders to take risks, and why he enjoys working with public servants who ar…
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Helping Cities Change for the Better with Midori Valdivia
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is speaking with Transportation Consultant and MTA Board Member, Midori Valdivia. Midori’s previous roles include serving as Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO at the MTA, Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration at the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission…
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Northern California Regional Director at California High-Speed Rail Authority, Boris Lipkin. Boris shares the story of high speed rail in California, what he has learned from high-speed rail systems abroad, and what it takes to overcome challeng…
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by historian, author, and professor, Dr. Peter Norton. Peter specializes in the history of technology, especially in the world of transportation, and he is the author of Autonorama: The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving. Peter joins Ratna to disc…
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Cultivating Safer and Sustainable Cities with Paul Supawanich
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Paul Supawanich, Director of Programs at Global Designing Cities Initiative, a company with a mission to inspire a shift toward safe, sustainable, and healthy cities through transforming our streets. Paul is here today to discuss his role as dir…
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Understanding Transportation Politics with Rebecca Long
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is speaking with Rebecca Long, the Director of Legislation & Public Affairs for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Rebecca has been with the MTC for over 20 years and has been a key part of cultivating the San Francisco Bay Area’s public transportatio…
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Expanding Public Transit Systems with Sharmila Mukherjee
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by Sharmila Mukherjee, the Executive Vice President, Chief Planning and Development Officer, with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, known as CapMetro, the public transportation provider in Austin, Texas. Among her many roles and resp…
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by the Global Head of Cities and Transportation Policy at Uber, Shin-pei Tsay! Not only is she a key figure at Uber, but she is also a Board Member of the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association. Throughout her career, Shin-pei…
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The Power Of Narrative Strategy With Sarah Shanley Hope
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Sarah Shanley Hope, the Vice President of Narrative Strategies at The Solutions Project. Founded in 2013, The Solutions Project was created with the belief that clean energy benefits the social good and increases racial equity. Together, Sarah a…
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Transportation and Infrastructure with Tamika Butler
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by Tamika Butler, the Principal and Founder of Tamika L. Butler Consulting. A national expert and speaker on issues related to the built environment, justice, anti-racism, and change management, Tamika sits down with Ratna to discuss the need to brin…
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Cultivating a New Age of Transportation and Housing with Adam Van de Water
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Adam Van de Water, Executive Director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, a visionary transportation and housing project that has transformed downtown San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay Area’s regional transportation system by creating …
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by Darryl Young, the Executive Director of the Merck Family Fund, whose goal is to restore and protect the natural environment and ensure a healthy planet for generations to come. Together, Darryl and Ratna discuss the leading edge in sustainability,…
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Innovation in Transportation On and Off Campus with Karen Philbrick
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by the Executive Director of the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University, Karen Philbrick. The goal of the MTI is to work to increase mobility for all by growing the safety, efficiency, accessibility, and convenience of our natio…
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by the former Director of Transportation of the City of Oakland, Ryan Russo. Before his time in Oakland, Ryan also served as Deputy Commissioner with the New York City Department of Transportation and currently serves as Principal for Together Projec…
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Riding the Rails to Transformation with Michelle Bouchard
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is speaking with the Executive Director of Caltrain, Michelle Bouchard. Michelle is a leader in the rail industry with decades of experience. She sits down with Ratna to discuss how she handles running a complex agency while launching a transformation of infra…
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Kiran Jain, the Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel at Replica, an enterprise data platform that delivers critical insights about the built environment. Kiran joins Ratna to talk about using data to improve infrastructure planning, how to m…
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On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with the newly appointed Chief Innovation Officer at Los Angeles Metro and the former General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Seleta Reynolds. A champion in the infrastructure and mobility sector, Seleta has been overseeing t…
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We live in a world that never stops moving and changing, where society depends on the constant flow of goods and people. This is all made possible by the marvels of our modern infrastructure. But who are the pioneers that bring order and systems to keep us moving, and what can we learn from their insights? Welcome to Infrastructure Momentum Makers,…
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