Remarkable Young Voices Profiles

Abdi Djama is a young visionary entrepreneur transforming mobility in Djibouti and East Africa with Sahaal Ride, the country’s first on-demand ride-hailing platform. Faced with the challenges of inefficient public transport, he developed an innovative and accessible solution to improve citizens’ quality of life. In just three months, Sahaal Ride…

Alba is an architect and urban planner specializing in design for all and inclusive mobility for people of different ages and abilities. She has participated in national and international projects, supporting the development of inclusive design. She is also the founder of Seminars of Accessibility, an initiative that shares the…

Bill is a dynamic Kenyan trade unionist and digital organizer making waves in the country´s transport and platform work sectors. As the National Assistant General Secretary and Director of Digital Organising and ICT at the Transport Workers Union Kenya (TAWU), Bill has become a leading advocate for the rights and…

Byencit is an economist and sustainability advocate passionate about renewable energy, sustainable transport, and climate policy. Currently, as Project Manager for Strategic Partnernships (Renewable Energy and Mobility) at Sterling Bank, she leads initiatives in green finance and electric mobility. She also managed the Guinness World Record for the Greated Distance…

Cecilia Melgar Bravo was a passionate environmentalist, cyclist, and public manager from Lima, Peru. A graduate of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), she was deeply involved in youth-led movements for sustainability, including the Red Universitaria Ambiental and the Mesa Bici. In 2019, she co-organized the World Bicycle Forum,…

Cynthia is a dynamic urban planning professional from Nairobi, Kenya, with over three years of experience in transport planning, specialiying in gender and social inclusion. Currently serving as a Programs Assistant at Flone Initiative, she is dedicated to advancing equitable mobility and social justice in transport systems. Passionate about creating…

Dalia is one of the founders and Vice-Preisdent of Women in Mobility, Infrastructure, Transport (WiMIT), a voluntary organization dedicated to empowering women and addressing gender disparities in Italy´s transport, infrastructure, and moiblity sectores. Establised in January 2025 after two years as a community, the non-profit promotes gender equity in transport…

Danny is a visionary entrepreneur committed to transforming mobility for persons with reduced mobility (PRMs) in Africa. As the co-founder and CEO of Ace Mobility, he leads the charge in developing accessible and inclusive transport solutions, leveraging technology and sustainability to bridge mobility gaps. His passion for sustainable mobility is…

Emeline is a professional in shared mobility, driving community-focused transport solutions in British Columbia, Canada. At Modo, she drives initiatives that expand access to carsharing, challenge car dependency, and support a more inclusive transportation landscape. From promoting electric vehicle adoption and developing shared charging infrastructure to creating programs like the…

Fagri is an aspiring transport planner based in Jakarta, Indonesia. With a background in civil engineering and a deep interest in sustainable urban mobility, Fagri has actively contributed to various transport planning initiatives focused on inclusivity and accessibility. He has been involved in multiple urban communities discussin equitale transportation futures…

Giancarlo is a Black LGBTQ+ Climate Urbanism Activist from Brazil. He holds a degree in Political Science from the University of São Paulo and a Master´s in Public Policy from the University of Oxford. He has over seven years of experience in public policy, project management, communication, and politics, serving…

Gustavo is from Recife, Brazil, and studies Architecture and Urbanism at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), where he developed a research prokect focused on the Cycling Master Plan of the Metropolitan Region of Recifem (PDC/RMR). He works in ruban mobility and road safety as a coordination and engagement assistant…

Iden currently holds the title of Bike Mayor of Tirana. She is also a national expert on the EU Green Deal at the Council of Europe (CoE), serving as a key focal point for Albania. She has over a decade of experience in managing environmentally-focused projects, starting from organizing the…

Jakobina is a passionate advocate for sustainable mobility and clean energy solutions, With a background in social work, she is now pioneering sustainable electric vehicle (EV) solutions, bringing strong skills in networking, mentorship, and community engagement to bridge the gap between technology and people. She has been nominated to serve…

A bike commuter, community organizer and bike mechanic from the Philippines, Jeza works with local bike shops to promote cycling culture and active transportation. Since 2023, she has hosted community events to bring people together through cycling led “Learn to Ride” workshops to help new riders gain confidence and skills,…

Lizbeth is a passionate urban transport researcher dedicated to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and gender-responsive mobility systems. Currently as Senior Analyst, Infrastructure Advisory at Ernst & Young and previously Senior Researcher Associate, Urban Transport, at the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR). Lizbeth has led impactful projects advocating for equitable transport…

Manisha is a transport planner passionate about building climate-resilient, safe, and equitable mobility systems. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between data and on-ground action to address the mobility needs of womxn, gender minorities, and people with disabilities. She has contributed to mainstreaming gender in large-scale investments in mass…

Since 2014, Mar has been using a bicycle as her primary means of transportation in Tbulisi, which led her to recognize the many challenges pedestrians and cyclist face when seeking safety, comfort, and recognition on the city´s streets. Since 2019, she has collaborated with various teams to advocate for cycling…

Marcela is an accomplished public administrator and strategic leader in the fiel of urban mobility and public transport in Chile. Currently serving as Coordinadora de Estrategia at the Directorio de Transporte Público Metropolitano (DTPM) in Santiago, Marcela plays a pivotal role in planning and implementing business models for the metropolitan…

Maren advocates for sustainable mobility, social inclusion, and gender equity. As the co-founder of Egre Menged Impact (EMI), she promotes cycling as a powerful tool for social change and empowerment, particularly for marginalized communities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is the Bicycle Mayor of Addis Ababa under the BYCS program…

Muhanad has graduated with a Master´s Degree in Transport Engineeering, is a rising leader in sustainable transport. He has worked on projects promoting walkability, cycling, and sustainability, while volunteering in sports events to improve urban mobility. Muhanad´s leadership and ability to integrate transport solutions with community needs make him a…

Niklas is the co-founder of ELU Mobility, where they are on a mission to make electric trucks the norm. Their software enables freight-carries to transition and operate electric trucks without sacrificing profitably. Niklas started in the industry when there where just 2,000 electric trucks in Europe. From an internship that…

Nino is a research scientist in transport systems from Georgia with a strong focus on sustainable and inclusive mobility. She has contributed to projects such as Tbilisi´s first bus rapid transit systems, Cycling Masterplans for Tbilisi and Batumi, and multimodal development plans for Georgian cities. Pursuing further expertise, she completed…

Patricia is an urban mobility specialist passionate about creating safer, more inclusive transport systems. She pioneered the use of geospatial analysis for road safety within the public sector in Peru, leading award-winning initiatives like the Safe School Environments program. Currently at the Inter-American Development Bank, she supports Peru´s transport agencies…

Ratemo is a leading voice in Africa´s sustainable transport movement, dedicated to advancing clean mobility solutions and transforming urban transport systems. As Dounder and Chief Sustainability Officer of the Green Global Footprint Initiative (GGFI) ,Ratemo has championed electric mobility across Kenya. Under his leadership, GGFI organized Kenya´s first Electric Vehicle…

Regina is the found and CEO of Muevetex, a startup transforming informal transport in Mexico through data and technology. What began as a personal effort to map bus routes in her hometown has become a movement to make public transport in the Global South more accessible and people-centered. Named one…

Salomé is a French engineer based in Paris. She has worked as a bid and project manager in the railway industry across Johannesburg, London, Toronto, and Paris. She is passionate about rail because it plays a crucial role decarbonizing transportation. She believes that effective transport solutions must address the diverse…

Sana´a is a passionate young advocate for road safety and inclusive, sustainable mobility with a strong focus on empowering women and young people She works as the Advocacy and Campaigns Manager at YOURS – Youth for Road Safety – and is member of the WHO EMRO Youth Council. With experience…