Meet the team

CLARENCE ECKERSON JR, DIRECTOR OF VIDEO PRODUCTION

Clarence is frequently referred to as “the hardest working man in transportation show biz” for his dedication to making difficult, wonky concepts more accessible and entertaining to the general public.  He's been documenting advocacy transportation for over ten years and produced 200 Streetfilms.

With no formal video training or education in an urban planning field, Clarence attributes much of his accumulated knowledge to never holding a driver’s license.  99% of all footage he shoots is by bike, foot, train, or bus, which gives his filmmaking a unique, see-it-as-it-happens feel.  He also loves his commute.

CHRISTA ORTH, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Christa leads individual and institutional fundraising for Streetsblog and Streetfilms. Before joining the StreetsMedia team, Christa managed sustainable funding efforts for a variety of nonprofits including Equity Foundation and StoryCorps. As a bike commuter, she’s thrilled to be strengthening the support base for better biking, walking and transit.

Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Christa holds degrees from Western Washington University and University of Oregon. She’s committed to sharing stories of community transformation through activism and perseverance, is writing a creative non-fiction book about the queer history of the Pacific Northwest, and serves on the board of MIX NYC.

ADVISORY BOARD

Christine Berthet, Clinton Hell’s Kitchen Coalition for Pedestrian Safety
Langston James “Kimo” Goree, International Institute for Sustainable Development
John Kaehny, Reinvent Albany
Aram Khachadurian, CHF International
Aaron Naparstek, Streetsblog Founding Editor
Guillermo “Gil” Peñalosa, 8-80 Cities
Lisa Sladkus, Upper West Side Streets Renaissance