Transportation Alternatives
Laura Shepard is an experienced professional with a strong background in communications, organizing, and social media. Currently serving as a Queens Organizer at Transportation Alternatives since November 2021, previous roles include Bike Network Organizer at Open Plans and Communications Coordinator at Bike New York. Laura has also contributed as a Nexus Media Journalism Fellow at Climate Nexus and worked as a Reporter for the Queens Post. Early career experience includes a Social Media Manager position at Good2bSocial, where Laura developed expertise in legal communications, and a Sales Agent role at Green Mountain Energy Company focused on renewable energy. Laura's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies from Cornell University.
Transportation Alternatives
Transportation Alternatives’ mission is to reclaim New York City's streets from the automobile and to advocate for better bicycling, walking, and public transit for all New Yorkers. Streets and sidewalks are 80% of our public space in New York City – but right now, our lives are polluted, congested, and endangered by car and truck traffic. Transportation Alternatives believes that this public space belongs to the people of New York City, and we are working with New Yorkers in every borough to reclaim our streets.