Membership
Officers
Thomas Pyle
Executive Chair - he/him
- George Washington University, B.S. Economics, Class of 2026
- Member since June 2023
- Hometown: North Wales, PA
- Interested in economics, city planning, and data analysis
Jason Berkhimer
Secretary - he/him
- Temple University, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2022
- Member since January 2022
- Hometown: Collegeville, PA
- Interested in transit accessibility, city planning, zoning and development, Philly news and fun facts
Jakob Timme
Vice Chair - he/him
- Drexel University, B.S. Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems, Class of 2025
- Member since October 2023
- Hometown: Havertown, PA
- Interested in transit efficiency, transit expansion/restoration, city planning, transit advancement, infrastructure projects
Herveline Auguste
Member-At-Large - she/her
- Villanova University, B.S. Civil Engineering, Class of 2022
- Member since December 2021
- Hometown: Landsdowne, PA
- Interested in civil engineering (railroad and infrastructure), transit accessibility and JEDI, sustainable transit-oriented development
Christian Szalwinski
Member-At-Large - he/him
- Temple University, B.B.A. Marketing, Class of 2028
- Member since January 2024
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Interested in transit accessibility, youth transit outreach, transit safety, community transit engagement
Members
Nile Ward
YAC Member - he/him
- Drexel University, B.S. Mechanical Engineering. Class of 2024
- Member since November 2017
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Interested in vehicle engineering/technology
Jaiman Kondisetty
YAC Member - he/him
- Temple University, B.B.A. Risk Management and Insurance, Class of 2026
- Member since January 2023
- Hometown: Lansdale, PA
- Interested in walkable cities, zoning, public policy
Essie Haverkamp
YAC Member - any
- La Salle University, B.Arch, Class of 2028
- Member since October 2022
- Hometown: Philadelphia,PA
- Interested in transit accesibility, transit safety, public transportation priority, infrastructure, urban sustainability
Alex Colon
YAC Member - he/him
- Temple University, B.A. Political Science, Class of 2025
- Member since September 2023
- Hometown: Feasterville, PA
- Interested in transit safety, transit efficiency, and infrastructure
Dariana Garcia
YAC Member - she/her
- West Chester University, B.S. English and Journalism, Class of 2023
- Member since October 2020
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Interested in transit accessibility and city planning
Greyson Forster
YAC Member - he/him
- University of Pennsylvania, B.A. Economics, Class of 2028
- Member since October 2024
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Interested in Global best practices, service planning, capital expansion, land use, and wayfinding
Santiago Melendez
YAC Member - he/him
- Haverford College, B.A. Political Science, Class of 2027
- Member since October 2024
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Interested in Transit infrastructure and expansion, wayfinding, city planning
Leslie Le
YAC Member - she/her
- Temple University, B.A. Environmental Studies, Class of 2023
- Member since February 2024
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Interested in transit safety, walkable cities, and sustainable infrastructure
Jeron Williams II
YAC Member - they/them
- Temple University, B.A. Political Science, Class of 2027
- Member since March 2024
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Interested in transit safety. accessibility, and usage
Ethan Simon
YAC Member - He/Him
- University of Maryland, B.A. Public Policy, Class of 2025
- Member since October 2024
- Hometown: Bala Cynwyd, PA
- Interested in Transportation Policy, Transit Accessibility, and Spatial Analysis
Lucy Silverman
YAC Member - she/her
- McGill University, B.A. & SC. Sustainability and Urban Studies, Class of 2026
- Member since October 2024
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Interested in Public transit accessibility/safety/comfortability, wayfinding, bike lanes, last-mile trips, parking
Daniel Bhatti
YAC Member - He/Him
- Haverford College, B.A. Mathemativs, Class of 2025
- Member since October 2024
- Hometown: Lancaster, PA
- Interested in Planning and Policy, Reform for transportation choice
Sam Bergheiser
YAC Member - he/him
- Lower Merion High School (2025)
- Member since October 2024
- Hometown: Wynnewood, PA
- Interested in Wayfinding, bike/pedestrian infrastructure, walkable cities and transit expansion
How To Join
Qualifications
Passion for Transit
18-25 Years Old
Resident, Employee, or Student in Philly, Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, or Delaware County
Team Player
Interest in Advocacy
Community Engagement
Commitment to Attend Bi-weekly Meetings
Application
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