About Us
Introducing Smart Growth America
Board of Directors
Smart Growth America’s Board of Directors plays a vital role in sustaining and strengthening our organization, amplifying our impact on communities across the country.
Calvin Gladney
President and CEO
He/Him
Leadership
Abigail Araya
Communications Manager
She/Her
Leadership
Jamise Brown
Grants and Contracts Manager
She/Her
Leadership
Eric Cova
Director of Communications
He/Him
Leadership
Rachel Ellis
Communications Associate
She/Her
Leadership
Nobué King
Senior Executive Assistant
She/Her
Leadership
Isaac Mintz
Vice President of Finance and Administration
He/Him
Leadership
Jeran Wiebke
Office Manager
He/Him
Leadership
Marla Bilonick
The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders
She/Her
Board Members
Susan D. Daggett
Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute
She/Her
Board Members
Camille Manning Broome
Center for Planning Excellence
She/Her
Board Members
Danielle Arigoni
National Housing Trust
She/Her
Board Members
Madeline Fraser Cook
Board Chair. Local Initiatives Support Corporation
She/Her
Board Members
Emeka Moneme
Hayat Brown LLC
He/Him
Board Members
Jeremy Madsen
Build It Green
He/Him
Board Members
André Leroux
Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth
He/Him
Board Members
Peter Kasabach
New Jersey Future
He/Him
Board Members
Patrice Frey
National Main Street Center
She/Her
Board Members
Shalini Vajjhala
re:focus partners
He/Him
Board Members
Stewart Schwartz
Coalition for Smarter Growth
He/Him
Board Members
Peter Park
Peter J. Park, LLC
He/Him
Board Members
Heidi Simon
Director, Thriving Communities
She/Her
Staff
The Hon. John Robert Smith
Senior Policy Advisor
He/Him
Staff
Corrigan Salerno
Policy Associate, Transportation for America
He/Him
Staff
Ashok Gupta
Natural Resources Defense Council
He/Him
Department
Dustin Robertson
Program Manager, Thriving Communities
He/Him
Staff
Elisa Ramirez
Policy & Outreach Associate, Transportation for America
She/Her
Staff
Chris Rall
Outreach Director, Transportation for America
He/Him
Staff
Benito Pérez
Policy Director, Transportation for America
He/Him
Staff
Mehr Mukhtar
Policy Associate, Transportation for America
She/Her
Staff
Chris McCahill
Director, State Smart Transportation Initiative
He/Him
Staff
Jaibin Mathew
Policy Associate, Transportation for America
He/Him
Staff
Marian Liou
Director, Arts and Culture
She/Her
Staff
Megan Link
Senior Associate, State Smart Transportation Initiative
She/Her
Staff
Raveena John
Senior Program Associate, Thriving Communities
She/Her
Staff
Steve Davis
Assistant Vice President, Transportation Strategy
He/Him
Staff
Courtney Cole
Program Associate, Thriving Communities
She/Her
Staff
Beth Osborne
Director, Transportation for America
She/Her
Staff
Jamie Zouras
Senior Program Manager, Land Use and Development
She/Her
Staff
Megan Wright
Senior Associate, Economic Development
She/Her
Staff
Justin Franklin Thornton
Senior Associate, Land Use and Development
He/Him
Staff
Toccarra Nicole Thomas
Director, Land Use and Development
She/Her
Staff
Michael Rodriguez
Director of Research, Land Use and Development
He/Him
Staff
Joseph Mendonca
Climate Program Associate, Land Use and Development
He/Him
Staff
Jeri Mintzer
Assistant Vice President, Economic Development
She/Her
Staff
Sam Gordon
Program Manager, Land Use and Development
He/Him
Staff
Katharine Burgess
Vice President, Land Use and Development
She/Her
Staff
Samantha Carr
Intern, Land Use and Development
She/Her
Interns
Sam Packman
Designation
He/Him
Interns
London Weier
Intern, Transportation and Thriving Communities
She/Her
Interns
Join the movement
Smart Growth America isn’t just an idea—it’s a movement that’s only as strong as the community behind it.
We’ve laid the foundation, but it’s you who helps bring our vision to life. If you believe in creating vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities, now is your chance to be part of something transformative.
Interested in joining the SGA Team?
With a diverse range of career opportunities, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re passionate about transportation, land use, economic development, or policy advocacy, Smart Growth America is the place to grow your career and shape the future of our communities.