ZOE KIRCOS

 I’m Zoe, nice to meet you.  

I bring more than 20 years of philanthropy, development, project administration, and grant management expertise to all of my work with City Thread. Building thoughtful collaborations and centering the needs and vision of project partners has been an essential part of my approach since entering the non-profit field. Previous projects have included integrating equity into shared micromobility, and sharing the stories of people doing innovative and powerful social and transportation justice work in their communities. I have certifications in mediation, facilitation, and non-adversarial communication, skills that help me navigate our work with humor and compassion.

SARA STUDDARD

Cheers, I’m Sara.

I am a community engagement and communications professional with a 15-year track record of working with people and systems to use their resources for growth and good. My approach lies in crafting strategies that center coalition building and drive positive change.

Through collaborative partnerships, I have successfully launched award-winning campaigns and managed initiatives focused on mobility, system change, and place. My instinct to listen first and ask questions later has been instrumental in securing resources and achieving measurable outcomes. True or false? I led the first crowdfunding infrastructure campaign since the Statue of Liberty in 1885.

KYLE WAGENSCHUTZ

Welcome! I’m Kyle.

I proudly wear the banner of changemaker. In fact, I was honored (and humbled) to be recognized as a White House Champion of Change under President Obama for my work leading Memphis’ first active transportation master plan. The program secured funding to construct more than 200 miles of new dedicated bike lanes.

After more than 15 years as an urban planning and community organizing professional, I prioritize strong partnerships to accelerate project delivery. Additionally, having worked for local municipal governments and nonprofit advocacy organizations at all levels, I’ve gained tremendous insight into how both the private and public sectors operate.