Meet Our 2025 Interns!

Baltimore Office

Jeremy Epstein is studying civil engineering at the University of Maryland. He is very involved in the Maryland Running Club, and running through the built environment sparked his interest in designing infrastructure that is safe for all users and encourages active transportation. He is passionate about architecture and urban planning and loves drafting up plans; he has spent the last five years designing and building a city in Minecraft. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, skiing, camping, and being outside.

Tony Graham II is a dual-degree student-athlete at Morgan State University, where he’s pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering after earning a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Drake University. He has experience with landscaping, site work, ArcGIS-based research, and community outreach. Tony is passionate about urban planning, resilient infrastructure, and leveraging tools like ArcGIS and MS Excel for projects. Outside of work, Tony plays football as Defensive Back for Morgan State, enjoys working out, and watching sports and anime.

Bend Office

Brady Drew is a rising senior at George Fox University, where he is studying civil engineering. His interest in transportation came from studying abroad in Spain, where he was able to use a variety of transportation modes. The urban infrastructure in Spain gave him a new perspective on how planning and design can improve quality of life. Brady is looking forward to working on a broad range of transportation projects, especially bike and pedestrian mobility projects. Outside of school, Brady is an Eagle Scout and enjoys rock climbing and backpacking.

Boise Office

Casey Werner is an incoming senior at the University of Florida, earning his bachelor’s degree in sustainability in the built environment and his master’s degree in urban and regional planning. He has experience in maintaining a statewide GIS database to ensure proper communication and collaboration between FDOT and other agencies. Casey is interested in multimodal transportation planning, sparked by his language immersion trip to Austria, where he lived car-free for the first time and experienced the benefits of high-quality public transportation and bike infrastructure. Outside of the office, Casey enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, and traveling.

Silas Jarrett is a student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he is majoring in civil engineering. This past school year, he served as the president of the UTK ITE Student Chapter and attended his first TRB Annual Meeting. Silas comes from an area with no sidewalks and limited non-driving access, and his attention is drawn to places where people can function car-free. In his free time, he enjoys watching and playing various sports.

Boston Office

Luca Butera is a rising senior at UC Berkeley, where he studies math, data science, and economics. He is excited about transportation as something that is universal and the optimization of efficiency, sustainability, and user comfort. Luca’s past work includes interning at BART, where he was on a team building neural networks to predict temperature overheating in train control rooms across the system—a model that is currently used by BART! Outside of work, Luca is an avid climber and skier and enjoys making music.

Nick LaCascia just finished his undergraduate degree at Colby College, in Maine, where he majored in French and Global Studies. He became interested in urban planning during his semester abroad in Paris, where he enjoyed taking the metro every day. Nick is excited to be involved in making transportation more equitable and accessible for all, with the hope of moving the country away from car dependency. Outside of school, he enjoys urban exploration, taking photos with his film camera, and reading.

Charlotte Office

Kaitlyn Camera recently finished her junior year at the University of Richmond, where she’s pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and geography. She has always had an interest in transportation, which was reenforced after living abroad in Europe and experiencing what thoughtful, sustainable urbanism looks like. Kaitlyn loves the field of transportation because it provides her with the opportunity to give back to the communities she works in every day. Outside of school, she likes to hike, kayak, climb, play the guitar, and Irish dance.

Deland Office

Aidan Kelley is studying civil engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. His interest in civil engineering was sparked by his cousin, a professor at Cornell who now teaches at Canterbury for civil engineering, and grew deeper growing up in Altoona, PA—an area with a strong multimodal transportation presence. Aidan brings valuable experience from his time with Norfolk Southern, where he worked on rail and crossing replacements, tie replacements, production gangs, and spiral curves. Outside of work, Aidan enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time at the beach.

Gainesville Office

Seanna Ryan is currently earning her master’s degree in environmental engineering at the University of Florida. Her greatest motivators are contributing to a world of accessibility, empathy, and environmental stewardship in an age of rapidly advancing technology. Seanna joined our team back in December and has contributed to a wide variety of projects, including GIS, data collection, and design work. She’s looking forward to continuing to learn under her amazing mentors.

Miami Office

Grace Donnell is a rising junior at the Georgia Institute of Technology and is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. She has contributed to projects in Georgia focusing on enhancing accessibility to transit, mitigating the urban heat island effect, and measuring the effectiveness of HOV lanes. Grace is passionate about promoting the use of public transportation, especially for suburban and rural communities. In her free time, she enjoys running, cooking, and baking.

Tanlu Liang is pursuing her master’s degree in civil engineering at Cornell University, where her research focuses on using real-time transit data to reconstruct intersections and simulate traffic signal operations. Her interest in transportation began with an Intro to Transportation course, where she discovered the potential of well-designed systems to reduce crashes and energy consumption. Tanlu is especially enthusiastic about contributing to safety analysis projects this summer. Outside of work, Tanlu enjoys playing squash, watching musicals, and discovering new restaurants.

Orange Office

Alisa Simunovna Karesh is a fourth-year student at UC Berkeley earning a bachelor’s degree in urban studies. At Berkeley, she’s actively involved in several organizations, including the planning team for Cal ITE and the Research and Advocacy Team of the ASUC Housing Commission. Alisa is especially passionate about active transportation, as she has lived in several cities without a car and appreciates diverse transit systems so she can explore new places. Outside of academic and professional interests, she enjoys hiking, drawing, reading, and traveling.

Orlando Office

Arya Arun Nair will graduate next spring from Texas A&M University with a master’s degree in transportation engineering. At Texas A&M, she serves as President of the ITE Chapter, Vice President of the WTS Student Chapter, and previously led the ASCE College of Engineering Trivandrum Chapter as president during her undergrad. In her free time, Arya brings the same energy to athletics, playing on a women’s cricket team, competing at the state level in javelin throw, and staying active through a wide range of sports.

Cecilia Smith is a senior at Virginia Tech, where she’s finishing up a bachelor’s degree in smart and sustainable cities and beginning a master’s degree in urban and regional planning. She has always loved visiting new cities and learning about and using their transit networks, bikeshare systems, and pedestrian infrastructure. Cecelia is currently working on research about invasive species management in Virginia. Outside of the office, she plays on a club volleyball team at VT, is president of the active transportation advocacy group Bikesburg, and participates in many outdoor-related activities.

Kiana Haghjoo is a master’s of construction management student at the University of Texas in El Paso. Her academic and research experience, including work with the C2SMARTER Center and her thesis on transit accessibility, has given her a strong foundation in spatial analysis, data modeling, and community-focused planning. This summer, she’s looking forward to learning more about project delivery in a consulting environment and is especially excited to grow her skills in simulation tools. Outside of work, she enjoys baking sweet treats, climbing, meditation, and exploring new places.

Zach Crampton is currently studying civil engineering with a minor in transportation and logistics at Northwestern University. From an early age, Zach was captivated by the infrastructure and mobility options around him, whether it was walking to school along bike paths, riding BART, or crossing bridges to visit family. Zach worked on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail, refining the rail traffic controller model in preparation for service on the South Coast Rail line. Outside of work, Zach enjoys running, rock climbing, swimming, solving crosswords, and proudly serves as the recruitment chair of the Northwestern Crossword Team.

Phoenix Office

Olivia Saldana is earning her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is the incoming president for her university’s chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Growing up in a largely unwalkable city, Olivia realized early on that she wanted to improve lives with better transportation access. Later, living in a much more walkable and bikeable college town, she saw firsthand how a more connected environment can foster a stronger sense of community through events like Bike Month and Bike Nights. When Olivia is not at work or school, she loves finding good restaurants, watching movies, playing video games with friends, and playing with her dogs.

Portland Office

Chancellor Reynolds is a rising senior pursuing his bachelor’s degree in urban and environmental planning at the University of Virginia. He is an active member of the Student Planner’s Association and the campus ministry at his university. Chancellor’s main passion is biking, and he can usually be found riding to class or tearing up mountain biking trails. He’s excited to learn more about the private sector of transportation planning and the projects that make up the day-to-day.

Collin Parker is entering his third year at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he’s earning his bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning. His passion for transportation started with his childhood obsession with trains and airplanes and has since matured through urban exploration and his coursework at Cal Poly. Collin is most interested in how American cities can invest in functional public transit systems that break negative stereotypes and create vibrant, walkable communities. Outside of work, he likes to cook, host friends for meals, swim, and spend time with family.

Helia Mohammadi Mavi is a PhD candidate in transportation engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Her dissertation focuses on strategies to promote sustainable transportation, and throughout her graduate studies, she has explored a wide range of topics, including ridesharing, electric vehicle planning, mode choice, travel behavior, and applying AI and Machine Learning to transportation problems. Helia’s passion for transportation stems from its power to improve people’s everyday lives. In her free time, she loves traveling, discovering new places, photography, and staying active.

Josh Polson is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Maryland. He is interested in learning more about transportation and is excited to explore the intersection between engineering and mobility and to learn more about the various career paths within the transportation world. Josh is looking forward to gaining experience in traffic operations, transit planning, and design. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, photography, and camping.

Nicholas Kittredge is studying civil engineering at Portland State University. He is especially interested in working on modern designs that incorporate safety, long-term sustainability, public transportation, and pedestrian zones. Nicholas wants to take a deeper look into hydro-engineering and work on projects that include stormwater design, green infrastructure, and water quality designs. As someone who grew up in Oregon, clean water and water management are a top priority for him to preserve Oregon’s waterways. In his free time, he enjoys exploring trails, lakes, rivers, and beaches.

Raleigh Office

Whitney Hall is a rising junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a bachelor of arts in public policy and economics with a minor in city and regional planning. She is a research assistant at the UNC Highway Safety Research Center and recently contributed to an NCHRP project focused on improving crash reporting. She also serves as the President of UNC’s undergraduate urban planning club, Build U.P., and spearheaded a successful tactical urbanism project on Franklin Street. She enjoys walking, running, using transit, and urban sketching in her free time.

Reston Office

Michael Kolimago is a civil engineering student at the University of Notre Dame. His interest in transportation was inspired by a family move to Melbourne, Australia, when he was in high school. In Melbourne, he experienced how thoughtful urban planning and robust transportation networks can enhance the livability of cities and neighborhoods. Michael is excited to work on projects involving multimodal public transportation, pedestrian-focused infrastructure, roadway design, urban planning, and traffic safety. Outside of the classroom, Michael is an active member of Notre Dame’s ASCE chapter and club swim team.

San Diego Office

Diego Martinez is pursuing a civil engineering degree at San Diego State University. He is passionate about safety and active transportation and is especially excited to work on design projects this summer. Diego believes transportation engineering is the most visible and interactive sector of engineering because of the psychological aspect to it: transportation dictates how people behave, how they travel, and how they access resources. In his free time, he loves exploring, playing pickleball, swimming, and hanging out with his roommates and family.

Tampa Office

Carrigan Allison is heading into her senior year at the University of Florida, where she’s earning her bachelor’s in sustainability and the built environment and a master’s in urban and regional planning. She brings valuable experience from both the public and private planning sectors, having interned with JPPro and Sarasota County Government. Carrigan is passionate about using policy, community engagement, and technical skills to shape built environments that serve the people who live in them. Outside of work, she loves to travel, play pickleball, read, and try new restaurants.

Ken Fukutomi is entering his third year at the University of Michigan and is earning his bachelor’s degree in urban technology and computer science. His experience visiting Tokyo, Japan, sparked his interest in network science and active transportation. This summer, Ken is excited to work on projects involving mobility, transportation planning, and the application of his skills in data analytics. He’s most interested in research that combines community engagement with computer science. Outside of the office, he’s looking forward to kayaking and seeing alligators for the first time.

Washington, D.C. Office

Nora Brown is pursuing a master’s degree in urban and regional planning at Virginia Tech, where she specializes in transportation planning and local economic development. She grew up taking the subway and biking through New York City streets, but it was during her work as a Housing Community Organizer in Lincoln, Nebraska, when she realized how important transportation access is. Nora is interested in many things under the transportation umbrella but has been focused on Complete Streets and transit-oriented development. In her free time, she loves anything active, is a big reader, and likes to travel.

Samuel Robertson is a rising senior earning his bachelor’s degree in geography at Middlebury College. He is fascinated by the relationship between humans and their physical environment. Samuel has a background in GIS and Python scripting, having developed an R Shiny App to visualize transit transfer activities in downtown Minneapolis. He just finished a semester abroad in Madrid, where he spent time on the high-speed rail network exploring the city.

Wilmington Office

Beyah Baylor is a civil engineering student at Morgan State University graduating with his bachelor’s degree this winter. He was named the 2025 TRB Minority Fellow for his work researching solutions and alternatives to address the Francis Scott Key Bridge failure. He presented research on how to mitigate community travel impacts after the bridge failure, including solutions to rerouting traffic. Beyah is looking forward to supporting planning, design, safety, and research projects this summer. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and eating, and is working toward his aerial videography license.