Raffi Freedman-Gurspan

Raffi Freedman-Gurspan is a transgender activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. In 2015, she made history by becoming the first openly transgender person to serve as a White House staffer. Joining the Obama administration as an Outreach and Recruitment Director in the Presidential Personnel Office, she worked on diversity and inclusion initiatives. Throughout her career, Freedman-Gurspan has focused on issues such as healthcare access, employment discrimination, and the inclusion of transgender individuals in policy and decision-making processes. Currently, Freedman-Gurspan holds the position of Deputy Director of Public Engagement at the U.S. Department of Transportation. In this role, she advances the department’s efforts to decarbonize the transportation industry and improve the national transit system. 

Warren Logan 

Warren Logan has focused his career on equitable urban planning and community development in the Bay Area. From 2019 to 2021, he served as the Oakland Mayor's Policy Director of Mobility and Interagency Relations. Logan led impactful projects such as expanding bike lanes, enhancing pedestrian-friendly pathways, and improving transportation options to create a more accessible and equitable city. Prior to serving the city of Oakland, Logan was a Senior Transportation Planner at the San Francisco County Transportation Authority. His commitment to sustainable development has made him a true transit leader, dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community for all who call the Bay Area home. 

Jeffrey Tumlin 

Jeffrey Tumlin has over 30 years of experience in transportation and has worked on numerous transit projects in cities around the world. As the Director of Transportation at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), he is responsible for overseeing the city's transportation system, including transit, streets, and parking. Under Tumlin's leadership at the SFMTA, innovative programs were launched to promote safer biking, walking, and socializing on San Francisco's streets. These included initiatives that designated "Slow Streets" to limit through-traffic, as well as the creation of car-free promenades in popular areas like Golden Gate Park and along the Pacific Ocean. He has been a strong advocate for public transit, active transportation, and reducing reliance on cars, and his leadership has helped to advance innovative transportation solutions that benefit both residents and visitors in San Francisco.