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Manju George is a Sustainable Urban Mobility Campaigner, Placemaking Advocate, and Public Policy Influencer. Based in Bengaluru, she is currently Senior Program Manager at World Resources Institute, India. Her two decades of experience of working

Shreya Gadepalli has been a practitioner and learner of urban mobility planning for 25 years and is regarded as one of the foremost urban mobility experts in India. She leads UrbanWorks, a non-profit institute that

Amlan Bora is currently serves as the Trade and Investment Commissioner, NBSO. He is a strategic and goal-oriented senior leader with over 20+ years of experience and a passion for driving a bold and creative

Satya Arikutharam is an Independent Consultant with over three decades of experience in transport policy, planning, project management and business management. His work in the UK focused on rail planning and policies, business cases for

Nienke is a cycling enthusiast and social geographer living in Utrecht. At BYCS, Nienke works as a project manager for the Dutch context. Her strong attraction to the outdoors was sparked in her childhood, when

Meet Stan, a passionate advocate for sustainable urban living and a cycling enthusiast. Born and raised in Tilburg, the Netherlands, he has been navigating the streets on two wheels since childhood, with fond memories of

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Mona recalls her early years mastering the art of cycling before even taking her first steps. Despite being practically raised on a bicycle, Mona’s transportation narrative took a turn

Irene Hofmeijer is on BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing forth her knowledge from her diverse working experience on climate change and sustainability in different environments. – Irene Hofmeijer is a dedicated environmentalist and sustainability advocate.

Marijke Kuijpers is joining the BYCS Board of Advisors, enriching the team with her profound expertise in the UHNWI market and Family Governance, and her unwavering commitment to exceptional client service. – Marijke Kuijpers boasts

Carolina van Iperen is joining the BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing her seasoned HR expertise with a unique coaching approach that combines her Italian heritage and pragmatic Dutch perspective. – Carolina van Iperen is a

Zira, with expertise in solar and renewable energy, is now part of the BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing insights gained from working in power sectors and extractive industries across the developing world. – Prior to

Max Schreuder, a seasoned expert in destination and city marketing, B2B and B2C communication, and hospitality sales, is joining the BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing his extensive experience to further enhance the organisation’s initiatives. –

Oona Eager, a Senior Community Strategist, joins the BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing expertise from international projects in philanthropy, social enterprise, and civic sectors. – Oona Eager is a Senior Community Strategist whose work supports

Iris Maertens is joining the BYCS Board of Advisors, contributing her skills as a graphic designer, illustrator, and communications expert, with a strong background from her work at Greenpeace International. – Iris Maertens is a

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Mona recalls her early years mastering the art of cycling before even taking her first steps. Despite being practically raised on a bicycle, Mona’s transportation narrative took a turn

Aparna Saroagi is on BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing knowledge from finance, entrepreneurship, and gender and LGBTQI+ sectors. – Aparna Saroagi is an IIT Delhi alumnae, a Bharti Scholarship holder, and a TEDx speaker. Her

Julien Vincelot is on BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing knowledge from Urban, Philanthropy, and Sustainability sectors. – Julien is an engaged urban planner and strategist working in philanthropy, with experience at the intersection of health,

Tobin Postma is on BYCS’ Board of Advisors, bringing knowledge from Urban, Communications, and Policy sectors. – Tobin has been riding bikes for as long as he can remember. No matter where his 15 year

Francesco is the Bicycle Mayor Network Intern at BYCS, focusing on the process of onboarding new Bicycle Mayors, communicating with them, and reporting on the status of their activism. Francesco has grown up cycling, both

PhD in Public Policies of child development. Specialist in Road safety with Child approach. Full time researcher on urban development and childhood. Advocate for the children´s right to the city as well as the right

Tamara Veldboer is the director of Circle Economy Consulting, with a passion for sustainability. In her role, she works with businesses to identify and implement circular solutions. Additionally, she will now join as the new

Sarah Roberts has over 20 years experience fundraising for outstanding causes including Greenpeace, Médecins Sans Frontières, the Global Call for Climate Action. Sarah’s fundraising efforts have enabled positive social change across a range of environmental

Although having been born in Budapest, Hungary, Mira’s upbringing predominantly took place in various large and industrial cities in areas such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, as well as cosmopolitan and international regions in

Born in Tangerang, Indonesia, and internationally raised in 7 different car-oriented cities, Kharisma experienced and quickly grew aware of the many issues that derive from rapidly growing urban systems. Currently studying in Groningen, he recently

Matrushri P. Shetty is the Director of Operations and Development at BYCS India Foundation. She works closely with the BYCS Global and India Board of Directors to develop innovative projects in India, through advocacy around

Valeria Leyva Reyes is passionate about cities, sustainable development, and social inclusiveness. She is a Mexican Architect who came to the Netherlands to pursue an MSc in Urban Management and Development with a specialisation in

Silke is an enthusiastic student with interests in health and sustainability. One of her missions is to do as much as she can to help society and try to make it a better place. Growing

Maaike is born and raised in Amersfoort in the Netherlands. In her free time Maiike enjoys being outside, playing field hockey, travelling and having fun with my friends. I’m really interested in the change of

Born and raised in the warm northern Mexico, Daniela is a woman of restless mind and passionate about urban landscapes and sustainable urban life. She has a BA in Architecture, and a Master’s in Urban

Julien was born in France and spent his early years and youth in New Delhi and Shanghai. After studying and working in France, India, China, Mexico and the UK, he moved to the Netherlands in