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Dana Jacks


Dana Jacks

Dana is the Events Program Manager at NACTO, where she is responsible for event and training logistics throughout the year. Previously, as a New York based writer and actor, she created and produced her solo show, FALL RISK, and has performed in theater, television, film, and webseries. Dana holds a Masters in Fine Arts, Acting…

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Katya Tabakina is the Senior Manager of Finance & Administration at NACTO. Prior to joining NACTO, Katya worked as an Associate Director of Finance at the National Network for Safe Communities, a project of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In this role, Katya oversaw complicated grants and served as a key resource for problem solving…

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Josh Naramore is the Senior Program Manager for Policy at NACTO helping to guide NACTO’s policy efforts, harnessing the voices of city transportation professionals to improve state, local, and federal transportation policy. Throughout his career, Josh has worked in the public sector. Prior to joining NACTO, Josh served as the Mobile GR Director for the…

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Celine Schmidt is NACTO’s Visual Communications Manager, where she produces and coordinates NACTO’s visual communications, ensuring that they are effective, accessible, and engaging for all audiences. She is committed to improving visual education and storytelling strategy for nonprofits, and has previously worked in both creative and program roles with the Participatory Budgeting Project, WaterAid America,…

Dana Jacks

As NACTO’s Associate Director of Member Programs, Jenny blends her transportation and program management experience to strengthen the organization’s internal program management and project delivery processes.  Jenny has 12 years of transportation experience, much of it focusing on road safety and Vision Zero. At NACTO, Jenny led the development of City Limits, the first-ever tool…

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Alex creates and executes NACTO’s communications strategy—helping NACTO’s 100 cities develop a unified voice on transportation. Previously, he managed the NACTO Designing Cities conferences in Seattle, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Prior to NACTO, Alex worked at the NYC Department of Transportation, where he was part of the Citi Bike launch team, managed advertising and…