About Me

I grew up in both Baltimore, MD, and Durban, South Africa. I’ve made past homes in New York City, Washington D.C., Little Rock, Arkansas, Independence, Iowa, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. These days, I’m a first-year Masters student in City and Regional Planning student at UNC Chapel Hill, specializing in transportation planning. I got my bachelor’s degree in Social Studies from Harvard University in 2019. You can find my full resume here.

In towns of 5,000 and cities of 8 million, I’ve witnessed the failure of the North American suburban, car-first development model. I work to dismantle that model, and allow places to unlock the power of mobility options, street culture, human connection, and a healthier way of life.

My interests lie in developing public and active transportation systems that can be generative forces for community development — where transportation is more than just a mode of getting from point A to B, but a way for users to feel more connected to, and invested in, the places they move through.

As a political organizer in rural towns, I learned to appreciate sidewalks and plazas as democratic infrastructure that’s indispensable from a peaceful and functioning society. And in cities, I’ve witnessed what transpires when the powerful retreat behind gated estates and conspire to cut public infrastructure from transit to trash collection. The stakes are high. The climate emergency is here, at a moment when democracy is under threat. We can make this planet livable for humans and the plant and animal kingdoms alike. It starts with denser cities and towns, more peacefully integrated with their natural surrounds. 

I’d love to connect with you. Reach out, and let’s build together.

Be well and spread love,
Graham