YAC Membership
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![Herveline Auguste](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_2412-scaled.jpg)
Herveline Auguste
Chair - 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
![Bradley Garber](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20200906_023526-scaled.jpg)
Bradley Garber
Vice-Chair - he/him
- Rowan University, B.S. Community & Environmental Planning, Class of 2022
- Member since January 2022
- Hometown: Mays Landing, NJ
- Interested in planning/zoning, map design, pedestrian safety
![Jason Berkhimer](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Snapchat-1700780957.jpg)
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
![Jaiman Kondisetty](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_0563-150x150.jpg)
Jaiman Kondisetty
Member-At-Large - 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
![Thomas Pyle](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_0580-150x150.jpg)
Thomas Pyle
Member-at-Large - he/him
- George Washington University, B.S. Economics, Class of 2026
- Member since June 2023
- Hometown: North Wales, PA
- Interested in public finance, city planning, transportation infrastructure, transit accessibility
YAC Members
![Nile Ward](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180228_171918_resized-150x150.jpg)
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
![Jakob Timme](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jakob_Timme.jpg)
Jakob Timme
YAC Member - he/him
- Drexel University, B.S. Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems, Class of 2025
- Member since October 2023
- Hometown: Havertown, PA
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Interested in transit efficiency, transit expansion/restoration, city planning, transit advancement, infrastructure projects
![Markus Bowie](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC0861-150x150.jpg)
Markus Bowie
YAC Member - he/him
- Parkway Center City High School, Class of 2017
- Member since October 2016
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Focuses on the City Transit Division vehicle procurement and logical service planning.
![Essie Haverkamp](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Image-from-iOS.jpg)
Essie Haverkamp
YAC Member - any
- Drexel University, B.Arch, Class of 2028
- Member since October 2022
- Hometown: Philadelphia,PA
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Interested in transit accesibility, transit safety, public transportation priority, infrastructure, urban sustainability
![Anaiah Davis](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5103.jpg)
Anaiah Davis
YAC Member - she/her/they/them
- University of Westminster, M.A. Film, Television, and Moving Image, Class of 2021
- Member since October 2022
- Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
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Interested in Transit cleanliness, transit safety, employee rights
![Alex Colon](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Alex_Cohn-150x150.jpg)
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, infrastructure
![Nicholas Yohn](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_1111.jpg)
Nicholas Yohn
YAC Member - he/him
- University of Pennsylvania, B.S. Economics, Class of 2025
- Member since June 2023
- Hometown: Hoboken, NJ
- Interested in public finance, city planning, transportation infrastructure, transit accessibility
![Dariana Garcia](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_0751-150x150.png)
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
![Christian Szalwinski](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FF8BCC6B-CE4C-416D-9E95-0AD6D020D7EC-150x150.jpeg)
Christian Szalwinski
YAC Member - he/him
- High School Senior, Academy of the New Church, Class of 2024
- Member since January 2024
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
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Interested in transit accessibility, youth transit outreach, transit safety, community transit engagement
![Leslie Le](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LeslieLeheadshot-150x150.png)
Leslie Le
YAC Member - she/her
- Temple University, B.A. Environmental Studies, Class of 2023
- Member since February 2024
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
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Interested in transit safety, walkable cities, and sustainable infrastructure
![Jeron Williams II](https://septayac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/II-0003-150x150.png)
Jeron Williams II
YAC Member - they/them
- Temple University, B.A. Political Science, Class of 2027
- Member since March 2024
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
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Interested in transit safety. accessibility, and usage
Join the YAC!
The YAC is looking for dedicated young adults who will enjoy connecting high school and college students to the region’s public transit network!
We invite you to submit an application if you feel strongly about transit, are interested in representing young riders, and meet the following qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years of age and no older than 25 years of age
- Be a permanent resident of, a student in, or an employee working in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware or Chester Counties.
- Provide proof of residence, enrollment, and/or employment in an eligible college (as applicable)
- Have a commitment to collaborative engagement
- Demonstrated experience with community volunteerism
- Able to commit to attending biweekly electronic meetings, quarterly in-person meetings, and to working on YAC Initiatives
- Have an interest in visiting college campuses to engage students, distribute flyers, surveys, and SEPTA promotional materials. Addtionally, have an interest in contacting local representatives and college/university groups and student government boards.
Caution!
Don’t Lose Your Data! – Fill out the application in a text editor (such as Word, Notepad, or Google Docs) and copy/paste your responses. Doing so will ensure you don’t lose your work if you accidentally press the back button.