2025 New Shared Mobility Summit

Jack Cruikshank is the Electric Vehicle Policy Advisor at the Illinois EPA. He supports transportation electrification across Illinois, from public EV charger buildout to freight/fleet electrification. He advises on electric vehicle policy in coordination with other state agencies as part of a whole-of-government approach to meet the State’s goal of deploying one million EVs on Illinois roads by 2030.

After 25 years working in educational publishing, Dave made the leap to the nonprofit world in 2019 to become Executive Director of Ride Illinois – the state’s nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization. Dave strongly believes in the many benefits of the humble bicycle and enjoys encouraging others to rely on non-motorized transportation for everyday trips. In his current role, Dave oversees the daily tasks of a non-profit organization, including: staff and board management, advocacy, finances, marketing and communications, and collaboration with partners at the local, state, and national level.

Elizabeth Scott is a Principal Policy Analyst at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), where she works on regional planning and policy in the northeastern Illinois. Recently her work has focused on efforts to bring the region together on shared challenges, such as the need ensure the solvency of the Chicago region’s transit system. She holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from St. John’s College and a Master of Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and a former president of Chicago Women in Planning and Development.

Remel Terry is a distinguished community leader and advocate based in Chicago’s Westside, with an impressive professional background spanning over 15 years in technical leadership, case management, advocacy, people leadership, program development, and community organizing. Her unwavering commitment to advancing the Black community and empowering its youth is a testament to the dedication and values instilled during her upbringing within a tightly-knit community.

She is renowned as a voice for the voiceless and a collaborative force within the community, working closely with residents, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials. Currently, she serves as the 1st Vice President and Political Action Committee Chair for the Chicago Westside Branch NAACP, showcasing her enduring dedication to civil rights and community development.

Remel earned her Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration with a Minor in Business from Lewis University. With over a decade of membership in the Chicago Westside Branch NAACP, she remains deeply involved in her community.

Ian Savage has been a member of the faculty of both the Department of Economics and the Transportation Center at Northwestern University since 1986. His research has been concentrated in two areas: urban public transportation, and transportation safety.  He has published widely on the economics of transit finances and operations.  He has conducted research into the safety performance, and the effectiveness of safety regulations, in most modes of transportation.

Michael Lynch currently serves as Climate Policy Advisor in the Office of the Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, where he works legislation and policy implementation relating to energy, water, and public transportation. In addition to other roles in the Office of the Governor and Department of Natural Resources, he previously worked as a Research Manager at the University of Chicago Energy & Environment Lab, collaborating with municipal governments across the country to study transportation and utility issues. Michael lives in Chicago and gets around primarily by bike, bus, and train.