2025 New Shared Mobility Summit

Aaron joined the Great Plains Institute in 2024 as Shared Mobility Program Manager, where he is working to develop a VMT reduction initiative with a focus on shared and active mobility.  He began his work in the shared mobility space at Bublr Bikes in Milwaukee and, most recently, worked at the High Road Strategy Center, where he developed the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, a program to help mayors create safer streets for everyone. He holds a master’s in public policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and BAs in economics and political science from the University of Wisconsin.

Tammi Hagen is a lifelong resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, where she and her husband have raised two children and enjoys 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. With a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology, Tammi combines academic knowledge with a vibrant personality that naturally draws people in. Helping others is second nature to her. Over the years, Tammi has had the privilege of working with people of all ages across various professions, leading to a broad and compassionate perspective on the world. In a close-knit community like Bemidji, she recognizes the power of meaningful connections in building a brighter future.

In her role at Metro Transit as Shared Mobility Program Manager, Meredith provides strategy and leadership on integrating innovative transportation options and collaborating with new services such as bike share, car share, and ride sourcing services. She works closely with staff across Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council as well as with external partners at the local and national levels. In this position, she launched the agency’s first microtransit pilot, Metro Transit micro, oversees secure bike parking facilities and investments, and designs and constructs mobility hubs. Meredith comes to Metro Transit from the City of Indianapolis where she has served as the Principal Planner for Transportation Integration. She wrote the city’s USDOT Smart Cities Challenge application, crafted the city’s shared mobility policy, and led development of the Indy Moves transportation integration plan. Prior to her role in Indianapolis, Meredith worked in transportation and advocacy in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Chicago; and St. Louis. Meredith brings a wealth of knowledge regarding integrating multiple modes of transportation into existing infrastructure, plans, policies, and developments. She has an undergraduate degree from Carleton College and a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Kyle Shelton is the director of the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies. In this role, he oversees all Center operations, research, education, and partnerships. Shelton has led research and policy work in transportation, urban development, and housing. Shelton has a PhD in American urban history from the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of Power Moves: Transportation, Politics, and Development in Houston (2017). His own research interests orbit around the intersections of the human, built, and natural environments.

Michelle Kiley is a Shared Mobility Planner at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). In addition to her work with regional transit and transportation organizations, she also supported community and economic development programs across Greater Minnesota. Michelle has a wealth of experience in grantmaking, project management and creative placemaking. She recently completed a public art project in partnership with the City of St. Cloud and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The project goal was to gather input from the neighborhood about the land surrounding City Hall. This work culminated in a temporary, three-dimensional art installation, placed in the entrance of the building that represented the role of cities in engaging residents in the planning process. Michelle continues to illustrate the power of government partnerships in shaping thriving communities as an MnDOT employee.

Kaela has been with HOURCAR’s Community Engagement team since 2022, when they joined as MN GreenCorps Member. In collaboration with other wonderful HOURCAR staff and outside partners, they have built the Community Engagement team into a competent and versatile team that talks to thousands of people in the Twin Cities about carshare and multi-modal transportation every year. Kaela also has spent time working on HOURCAR’s Fleet team and brings that experience of the daily operations of carshare into their work on expanding HOURCAR’s service area and member base. A lifelong Twin Cities resident, Kaela holds BAs in English and Environmental Studies from Macalester College, where they applied an interdisciplinary lens to the question of behavior and systems change for climate adaptation. 

MJ Carpio is the Executive Director at Move Minnesota and Move Minnesota Action. In her previous role as Campaign Manager, MJ focused on successfully securing dedicated funding for public transit and championing our nation-leading climate law. Her work today is informed by a breadth of past experiences—serving as a policy aide at the Minneapolis City Council, organizing candidate and issue campaigns, conducting research at a neuroscience lab, and working in customer service. MJ is a lifelong public transit rider and sees the expansion of multimodal public transit systems as integral to improving everyday lives, connecting communities, and adapting to climate change.