Marybeth McGinnis (she/her)
Program Manager
Marybeth is always excited to be a part of making Milwaukee safer for everyone who walks and rolls. While she loves to get around on two wheels, you can mostly catch her getting around Milwaukee on an MCTS bus or by foot. She has worked across sectors including tech, nonprofits, and project management for state government.
Chelsea Muench
Program Support Staff
Chelsea is a year-round cyclist and lifelong learner who is always excited to spread her knowledge and experience with others. When she’s not working at Bike Fed, she is teaching folks about non-violent conflict resolution, riding up and down the Oak Leaf Trail, scoping out state parks, singing in a band, or otherwise goofing off in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood.
Rachel Goochey
Program Support Staff
Rachel got into active transportation when she moved to Chicago for college and walked everywhere. She loves walking around Milwaukee and noticing things like new restaurants, funny graffiti, and baby bunnies. Rachel loves mending old clothes, reading good books, watching Star Wars with her kids, and taking long dog-walks with her husband.
Ambassadors
Henry Barbee
Henry grew up in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and is a recent graduate of the UW-Milwaukee Master of Urban Planning program. Henry was drawn to learning about safe streets while biking to work regularly on an unsafe route for 2 years on Madison’s East side. Now, he wants to work towards making sure no one ever feels uncomfortable on any street, no matter what form of transportation they choose. As such, Henry is thrilled to be a part of the MilWALKee Walks team, and calling for greater pedestrian safety on our streets.
Eric Bartolotti
Eric’s stomping grounds are in New England, but he’s been roaming Milwaukee since 2023 (usually with one or both of his kids). He’s excited for another great summer exploring neighborhoods and meeting people through his position as ambassador. His favorite bus line is the 33 and his favorite custard is mint.
Ceth Jewell-Wilson
Ceth Jewell-Wilson is an experienced educator and community advocate with over a decade of dedication to teaching and community engagement. With a strong foundation in education and a deep commitment to social impact, her work extends beyond the classroom, where she collaborate with local organizations and citizens, and families to build stronger, more informed communities.
Jessye Hale
Jessye Jin Joo Hale got involved in Milwaukee outdoors recreation and activism during her time as student at UW-Milwaukee. After living abroad as a cancer researcher, she decided to return to Milwaukee with her passion for health equity. Jessye loves ice climbing, typewriters, and of course biking, walking, and exploring Milwaukee. She loves to swim, scuba dive, and has even sailed Denis Sullivan. Say hello next time you see her out and about!
Ousia Moon (they/them)
Ousia is an abolitionist Social Worker, queer parent, creative, and book dragon. Their experience includes working as a therapist, community-based researcher, full-spectrum doula, neighborhood organizer, group facilitator, and gigging musician. They’ve lived in the Riverwest neighborhood for the past decade and love walking through alleys and along the river trails.
April Rammer
April has spent most of their career in direct-service, public health roles focusing on youth development, homelessness, and mental health. She is passionate about collaborative resource building through harm reduction and anti-oppression frameworks. April’s interests include hiking, writing, ceramics, axiology, painting, somatics, biking, and kayaking. They are excited to join the MilWALKee Walks Program to help make Milwaukee a safer place to walk and roll.
Gordy Russel
Gordy is a lifelong two-wheeled enthusiast and a Master of Urban Planning student at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. His goal with the Bike Fed is to help make Milwaukee a safer and more comfortable place for everyone to get outside and have a good time!