Emma Shlaes

Emma Shlaes, TDM-CP, is a seasoned transportation professional with a robust background in Transportation Demand Management. Currently serving as the Transportation Demand Management Program Manager at Commute.org since October 2021, Emma has led the development of the agency's Equity Plan and oversees the Caltrain Pass Forward program while organizing community initiatives such as bike safety workshops. Prior experience includes roles at the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, where Emma advanced through various positions, culminating as Deputy Director, overseeing policy advocacy and program strategies. Emma's earlier positions include research roles at EMBARQ India and internship experiences at Rails-To-Trails Conservancy and SF Environment. Emma holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs from American University and a Master's in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development from the UN-Mandated University for Peace, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Cultural Anthropology from UC Santa Barbara.