Mike McGinn is the Executive Director of America Walks, a national non-profit that promotes walkability and supports local advocacy. Prior to America Walks, Mike was a long-time community and environmental advocate, as well as Mayor of Seattle from 2009-2013. As an advocate and mayor, Mike has worked for safe streets for those walking, biking, or using transit as a way to improve health, climate, equity, the local economy, and quality of life.
Mike got his start in local politics as a neighborhood activist pushing for walkability. From there he founded a non-profit focused on sustainable and equitable growth, and then became mayor of Seattle. He has always worked to add new voices to City decision-making and has gained deep insights into how influence is gained and wielded to make change. Just before joining America Walks, Mike worked to help Feet First, Washington State’s walking advocacy organization, expand their sphere of influence across Washington state. He has worked on numerous public education, legislative, ballot measure and election campaigns – which has given him an abiding faith in the power of organizing and volunteers to create change. His many years of advocating for sustainable cities and environmental justice give him perspective to expand America Walks partnerships.
Shelly Baldwin was appointed Director of Washington Traffic Safety Commission in February 2021. Ms. Baldwin is the first woman to serve as Director of WTSC since its formation in 1967.
Ms. Baldwin was hired as a full time WTSC employee in 2007 to manage the impaired driving program. She was responsible for coordinating the Washington Impaired Driving Advisory Council (WIDAC) with stakeholders who encompass policy, prevention, law enforcement, prosecution, judges, probation officers, public health, licensing, and treatment and rehabilitation. She advocated for impaired driving policies and legislation such as establishing ignition interlocks driver’s licenses for DUI offenders. Since 2014, Ms. Baldwin has served as Director of WTSC’s Legislative and Media Relations division. She led the development of the agency’s legislative agenda in collaboration with commissioners, the Governor’s office, other state agencies, community partners, and citizen advocates. She also led the agency in adopting a proactive traffic safety culture approach to its messaging and programs. Having worked directly with traffic crash survivors and families of traffic crash victims, Ms. Baldwin understands deeply the importance of this work. Her personal commitment to service aligns perfectly with the WTSC’s vision of zero traffic deaths and serious injuries. Ms. Baldwin graduated with a degree in English and Business from Washington State University.
Brittany Janes is the Impaired Driving Enforcement Program Manager at the Colorado Highway Safety Office. She oversees state and federally funded Impaired Driving programs and recently introduced a Community Engaged Education component to complement enforcement efforts. Brittany is happy to collaborate with other state highway safety offices.
