2026 Board of Directors

Ruby Foxall is a Masters of Urban Planning candidate at NYU Wagner. In addition to graduate studies, Ruby works as a Graduate Junior Researcher at the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and is the Transportation Planning Intern at RPA for Spring 2026. Ruby is passionate about all forms of active and public transportation, from walking and biking to trains, planes, and buses. She has, unfortunately, missed trains on three continents.

Before working in transit, Ruby received a Bachelors degree from Harvey Mudd College in physics & public policy. Outside of work and school, she likes baking and reading long science fiction/fantasy books on the subway.

From an early age, Charlie has excelled at engaging with a wide range of audiences, earning praise from his teachers as a “distraction to many of his peers.” As the Manager of Community Engagement at the MTA, Charlie leverages these skills (among others) to develop and execute strategic communications and outreach campaigns that advance key agency priorities including congestion pricing, OMNY, reduced fare programs, customer ambassador programs, and the Capital Plan. A native New Yorker and former barista, Charlie spends his time outside of work deepening his dependency on iced coffee. He is occasionally compared to Spongebob due to his lack of a driver’s license.

Yatharth is a Transportation Planner focused on transit planning, GIS, and data analytics. He enjoys turning messy real-world questions into a clear picture (or more often, into an insightful map). As an active member of the Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) NYC Chapter, he’s all about connecting with others who care about making transit more useful, reliable, and people-friendly. Outside of work, you can catch him traveling with a camera in hand or soaking up some sunlight outdoors.

I’m a planner at Jacobs, and I get to work on a little bit of everything. Most of my projects are in the New York and New Jersey region, public transit and transportation work, traffic safety, resiliency, and climate risk assessment. I did my undergrad in architecture and felt like I survived trauma and switched to planning. I flew to the U.S. from India for grad school at the University of Michigan for my masters in urban and regional planning. While at U-M, I spent a lot of time building and supporting diverse student groups and helping strengthen the community around me.
Outside of work, I love movies, books, long walks, and occasional bike rides. My first real city biking experience was during the YPT summer tours and after surviving a ride through Midtown, I’m convinced I can take on almost anything.

Julian Briggs is an Assistant Civil Engineer at the MTA, where he analyzes track geometry and designs track alignments for the New York City Subway. Prior to MTA, Julian was at Arup on their Rail Team, working with a variety of clients such as Amtrak, NJ Transit, and LIRR. Julian holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering from Columbia University. Originally from Baltimore, MD, he has turned a life-long passion for trains into a career dedicated to improving public transportation in the NYC region and beyond. Outside of work, Julian enjoys concerts, exploring the city, and travelling!

Gadi Dreyfuss works on strategic partnerships for Google focusing on Google Maps and Transit. In his current role, he collaborates with transit agencies to make user journeys on transit more reliable and informative. Gadi previously interned with the Florida DOT on their Complete Streets program and with Guidehouse supporting NYC agencies in housing, transportation, and education. Gadi holds a BA in geography/GIS from the University of Florida.

Outside of work, Gadi enjoys going for bike rides in and outside of NYC and has recently done trips on the Empire State Trail and along the East Coast Greenway.

Paige Robinson is a Senior Management Analyst in the Central Automotive Division of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. With around 3000 vehicles in the fleet, ranging from SUVs to Wheel Loaders to Air Rescue Firefighting Trucks and everything in between, there’s an endless supply of data to collect and analyze. Through spending days in Excel, she’s helping the department to achieve the PA’s sustainability goals as the fleet is electrified. Outside of work, Paige is a firm believer that buses are superior to trains for local travel and enjoys taking art classes in unfamiliar mediums.

Erika Ruiz is a management consultant at WSP USA Advisory Services. At WSP, Erika works with various state and local government agencies as well as transit agencies to improve their infrastructure and provide efficient and reliable transportation services. Prior to moving to New York, Erika attended UC Berkeley for her Master of City and Regional Planning. She has a focus in transportation policy and urban design. Erika is passionate about taking a multidisciplinary approach in her work to ensure cities are healthy, livable, and affordable. In her free time, she enjoys running, core power, and exploring NYC.

I am an environmental scientist at Burns & McDonnell. I hold a degree in Urban Studies, Planning, and Geography from the University at Albany. I am returning for a third term as Co–Social Media Chair with YPT, helping promote chapter events and engagement. I am passionate about connecting young professionals across the transportation industry..

Brandon is a highly skilled Track Geometry Engineer at the Long Island Rail Road, performing daily tasks such as clearances, track geometry analysis, and new technology initiatives at the Rail Road. Stepping into his second year on the board, Brandon is thrilled to up the Social Media game for YPT-NYC like never before. He finds joy in the most exciting things life can offer, such as trains and transit systems all around the world. Calling New York home for the last three years, Brandon is excited to continue discovering more about this amazing city and exploring where not even the bravest would go.

Karl Reinhardt is an Associate at Cambridge Systematics in the firm’s Transportation Planning and Management Practice. He helps departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and other transportation agencies develop and implement strategic plans, long-range plans, and corridor plans. With a focus on sustainability, he guides agencies across the country in reaching climate change mitigation goals through zero-emission vehicle deployment, transit service improvements and expansion, and transportation demand management strategies.

Karl earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Earth & Oceanographic Science at Bowdoin College in Maine. He also holds a Master of City Planning and Master of Science in Transportation Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Karl enjoys traveling, hiking, swimming, skiing, and any other form of exercise that can also be a transportation mode. As a Jersey City resident, Karl is a frequent PATH rider.