Yuval Grinspun, Principal Transit Consultant and CEO
Cara Wilkie, Principal Accessibility Consultant and CFO
Cara Wilkie, Principal Accessibility Consultant and CFO
Yuval (PMP, P.Eng.) (he/him) serves as the CEO of LTRT and leads its transit consulting practice. He brings over 19 years of strategic consulting experience to public sector organizations, including accessibility planning, risk analysis, technology procurements and implementation services.
In 2014, Yuval established LTRT to help public ag
Yuval (PMP, P.Eng.) (he/him) serves as the CEO of LTRT and leads its transit consulting practice. He brings over 19 years of strategic consulting experience to public sector organizations, including accessibility planning, risk analysis, technology procurements and implementation services.
In 2014, Yuval established LTRT to help public agencies innovate, modernize, and streamline their operations. Yuval has led transformational transit planning projects for agencies across North America with a focus on innovation to improve operational efficiency and customer experience. Yuval is a certified Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional.
Beyond transit, Yuval has way too many interests, including curling, strategy games, soccer, escape rooms, balloon twisting, genealogy, puzzle design and his family.
Cara Wilkie, Principal Accessibility Consultant and CFO
Cara Wilkie, Principal Accessibility Consultant and CFO
Cara Wilkie, Principal Accessibility Consultant and CFO
Cara Wilkie (LLB, LLM) (she/her) serves as the CFO of LTRT and leads its accessibility consulting practice. She is a seasoned disability rights advisor and policy analyst with 18 years’ experience implementing accessibility legislation, reviewing best practices, legal compliance, and policy review. She is also an advisor to multiple tran
Cara Wilkie (LLB, LLM) (she/her) serves as the CFO of LTRT and leads its accessibility consulting practice. She is a seasoned disability rights advisor and policy analyst with 18 years’ experience implementing accessibility legislation, reviewing best practices, legal compliance, and policy review. She is also an advisor to multiple transit agencies, government, quasi-governmental and non-governmental organizations about accessibility legal obligations, including the Accessible Canada Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and human rights legislation.
Gavin Armitage-Ackerman, Team Supporter
Gavin Armitage-Ackerman, Team Supporter
Gavin Armitage-Ackerman, Team Supporter
Gavin (he/him) is a graduate from McGill’s Master of Urban Planning program, and an administrator at LTRT. Gavin supports on proposals, backend management and communications. With his administrative experience, alongside work in urban planning and federal politics, he brings a versatile and multi-disciplinary approach to his support work.
Gavin (he/him) is a graduate from McGill’s Master of Urban Planning program, and an administrator at LTRT. Gavin supports on proposals, backend management and communications. With his administrative experience, alongside work in urban planning and federal politics, he brings a versatile and multi-disciplinary approach to his support work. He is an expert in housing and social planning, and is passionate about community engagement.
When he’s not working for LTRT, he spends most of his free time reading, writing, playing music, working on DIY projects and frequenting local movie theatres in Montreal.
Rosalie Best, Accessibility Consultant
Gavin Armitage-Ackerman, Team Supporter
Gavin Armitage-Ackerman, Team Supporter
Rosalie (she/her) works to improve accessibility and the experience of people with disabilities. She is a power wheelchair user with 9 years of experience working in various disability organizations. Rosalie has worked as an information and referral specialist, helping people with disabilities find community supports. Through her work cou
Rosalie (she/her) works to improve accessibility and the experience of people with disabilities. She is a power wheelchair user with 9 years of experience working in various disability organizations. Rosalie has worked as an information and referral specialist, helping people with disabilities find community supports. Through her work counseling people with disabilities to find and keep meaningful employment, she learned best practices and standards in accommodation and accessibility from a cross disability perspective. Rosalie is bilingual (French-English) and does regular media interviews speaking on issues that affect the disability community both locally in Manitoba, and nationally.
She is deeply passionate about disability and accessibility, and has worked in various areas including: accessibility business consulting, vocational rehabilitation counselling, accessible learning development and design, workplace accommodation planning in employment environments and academic accommodation planning in post-secondary institutions.
Evan Brown, Transit Innovator
Gavin Armitage-Ackerman, Team Supporter
Michelle Castaneda, Accessibility Specialist
Evan (M.Pl) (he/him) draws upon a wide array of experience, having worked across Canada as an urban planner in a variety of areas including development permitting, strategic policy development, healthy community planning, municipal planning services, and transportation.
With a penchant for strategic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and p
Evan (M.Pl) (he/him) draws upon a wide array of experience, having worked across Canada as an urban planner in a variety of areas including development permitting, strategic policy development, healthy community planning, municipal planning services, and transportation.
With a penchant for strategic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and policy work, Evan strives to create interesting, transit-oriented communities that are vibrant, connected, and sustainable while being reflective of local values.
Outside of work, one may find Evan cooking, playing video games, watching movies, attempting some home renos, or hanging with his wife and their dog, Scully (AKA “Gillian Anderson As Agent Dana Scully Brown”).
Michelle Castaneda, Accessibility Specialist
Michelle Castaneda, Accessibility Specialist
Michelle Castaneda, Accessibility Specialist
Michelle (she/her/elle) is a trilingual accessibility professional with over 15 years of experience. She is based in the Kootenays region in British Columbia. She holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Toronto, in Adult Education (with a specialization in Workplace Learning and Change). She has also attained her CPHR de
Michelle (she/her/elle) is a trilingual accessibility professional with over 15 years of experience. She is based in the Kootenays region in British Columbia. She holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Toronto, in Adult Education (with a specialization in Workplace Learning and Change). She has also attained her CPHR designation, and is a lifelong learner who approaches her work from a foundation of theory and practice.
She is deeply passionate about disability and accessibility, and has worked in various areas including: accessibility business consulting, vocational rehabilitation counselling, accessible learning development and design, workplace accommodation planning in employment environments and academic accommodation planning in post-secondary institutions.
Michelle also draws from her lived experience, as a person with a non-evident disability.
In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time in nature, gardening, and building meaningful memories with her family.
Reeya Dalpati, Transit Innovaator
Michelle Castaneda, Accessibility Specialist
Benjamin Dard, Accessibility Consultant
Reeya (she/her) is a 4th year undergraduate Planning student at the University of Waterloo. As part of her co-operative education program, she has gained prior experience in both the private and public sectors focusing on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for risk management and operations of infrastructure systems. With LTRT, Reeya w
Reeya (she/her) is a 4th year undergraduate Planning student at the University of Waterloo. As part of her co-operative education program, she has gained prior experience in both the private and public sectors focusing on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for risk management and operations of infrastructure systems. With LTRT, Reeya will be supporting various transit projects and gains practical insights in transportation systems and emerging transportation technologies. Throughout her academic career, Reeya has been curious about the intersectionality of transportation systems, urban design, and social justice. She intends to apply her learnings to advocate for accessible and sustainable transportation solutions for socially equitable communities.
When she’s not working, Reeya is typically found binging new shows, playing word games, and thinking about her next cup of coffee!
Benjamin Dard, Accessibility Consultant
Michelle Castaneda, Accessibility Specialist
Benjamin Dard, Accessibility Consultant
Benjamin Dard is an urban planner with 10+ years of experience in accessibility and disability inclusion. He has worked globally as an advisor, supporting the implementation of accessibility solutions in humanitarian and development contexts. He has collaborated with municipalities, professional bodies, global organizations and civil soc
Benjamin Dard is an urban planner with 10+ years of experience in accessibility and disability inclusion. He has worked globally as an advisor, supporting the implementation of accessibility solutions in humanitarian and development contexts. He has collaborated with municipalities, professional bodies, global organizations and civil society to develop policies and frameworks that emphasize universal design, participatory planning and community-driven solutions for inclusive and sustainable urban development. Currently, Benjamin is pursuing a PhD at the University of Québec in Montreal, where his research focuses on mobility for persons with disabilities in relation to climate change and weather-related events.
Pia Dimayuga, Transit Innovator
Haley Gienow-McConnell, Accessibility Consultant
Haley Gienow-McConnell, Accessibility Consultant
Pia (she/her) is passionate about making communities more sustainable and resilient and sees transit as an integral piece of the puzzle. Harnessing her systems-level critical thinking skills and her strong stakeholder engagement skills, Pia works with transit agencies to enhance their services for the future of mobility. She brings valua
Pia (she/her) is passionate about making communities more sustainable and resilient and sees transit as an integral piece of the puzzle. Harnessing her systems-level critical thinking skills and her strong stakeholder engagement skills, Pia works with transit agencies to enhance their services for the future of mobility. She brings valuable experience working with transit agencies to design and implement technology upgrades and improve business processes. Pia holds a BASc and a MASc in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto and recently completed UITP-CUTA’s online course on Electric Buses for North America.
Outside of work, you’ll find Pia upcycling old textiles, singing, and potentially doing both at the same time.
Haley Gienow-McConnell, Accessibility Consultant
Haley Gienow-McConnell, Accessibility Consultant
Haley Gienow-McConnell, Accessibility Consultant
Haley (she/her) holds a doctorate in History and Disability Studies. She has consulted for a variety of organizations. The focus of her work is in research, knowledge translation, and promising practices, predominantly in the space of inclusive employment. Haley identifies as a person with a mental health disability. She is fluent in American Sign Language.
Ben Goodge, Transit Innovator
Haley Gienow-McConnell, Accessibility Consultant
Graham Hauptman, Transit Innovator
Ben (M.Pl) (he/him) is a dedicated urban planner who specializes in transit planning. He brings transit agency experience and a reputation for innovation, analytical skill, and strong leadership on transit network, service and infrastructure planning projects. Ben has led and contributed to a wide variety of transit related projects inclu
Ben (M.Pl) (he/him) is a dedicated urban planner who specializes in transit planning. He brings transit agency experience and a reputation for innovation, analytical skill, and strong leadership on transit network, service and infrastructure planning projects. Ben has led and contributed to a wide variety of transit related projects including work on network design and service planning, scheduling, stops and infrastructure, community engagement and fare strategy.
Similar to his professional life, Ben’s personal life is spatially oriented and filled with curiosity. He loves active exploring, including hiking, biking, diving, paddling and skiing. A love of people is also central to his curiosity and you can often find him in informal social spaces such as coffee shops.
Graham Hauptman, Transit Innovator
Kaila Hunte, Accessibility Specialist
Graham Hauptman, Transit Innovator
Graham (he/him) is a graduate from the McGill University School of Urban Planning. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has been devoted to implementing policy and planning solutions that aim to foster sustainability and reduce auto dependency. He enjoys getting into the weeds and learning everything there is to know about
Graham (he/him) is a graduate from the McGill University School of Urban Planning. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has been devoted to implementing policy and planning solutions that aim to foster sustainability and reduce auto dependency. He enjoys getting into the weeds and learning everything there is to know about transit services. Graham is a firm believer in the power of transit and active mobility to create healthy, equitable, safe, accessible, and sustainable communities.
In his spare time Graham loves being active, reading philosophy books, hanging out with friends, cooking exciting meals, and exploring Montreal / Tiohtià:ke where he currently lives.
Kaila Hunte, Accessibility Specialist
Kaila Hunte, Accessibility Specialist
Kaila Hunte, Accessibility Specialist
As a strategist and creative, Kaila (she/her) possesses a broad skill set informed by her background in the worlds of theatre, film, television, and cellular science. She combines her experience working directly with disabled students at the University of Toronto with her lived experience as a neurodiverse, Queer, Black millennial woman t
As a strategist and creative, Kaila (she/her) possesses a broad skill set informed by her background in the worlds of theatre, film, television, and cellular science. She combines her experience working directly with disabled students at the University of Toronto with her lived experience as a neurodiverse, Queer, Black millennial woman to provide insight to a variety of organizations on justice, equity, diversity, and accessibility (JEDI&A) policies and practices. She is also a writer and former member of the LTRT Accessibility Advisory Group.
Lila Kane, Team Supporter
Kaila Hunte, Accessibility Specialist
Kaila Hunte, Accessibility Specialist
Lila (she/her) is one of LTRT’s enthusiastic and dedicated administrators. Lila supports with proposals, human resources, marketing and business development. She has a diverse background in administration, science, and education, and is excited about contributing to the innovations and improvement of both transit and accessibility.
When s
Lila (she/her) is one of LTRT’s enthusiastic and dedicated administrators. Lila supports with proposals, human resources, marketing and business development. She has a diverse background in administration, science, and education, and is excited about contributing to the innovations and improvement of both transit and accessibility.
When she isn’t working for LTRT, Lila enjoys hiking, camping, cycling, and board games. A travel enthusiast you can often find her staring at a map daydreaming about her next destination
Matt Latavo, Transit Innovation Lead
John McNabb, Digital Accessibility Consultant
Leanna Manning, Accessibility Specialist
Matt (he/him) is an experienced transit planner with expertise analyzing, planning, and implementing solutions to improve public transit services both within agencies and as a consultant supporting them. Matt holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Certificate of Applied Geography and GIS. He has expertise in transit technology, on-dem
Matt (he/him) is an experienced transit planner with expertise analyzing, planning, and implementing solutions to improve public transit services both within agencies and as a consultant supporting them. Matt holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Certificate of Applied Geography and GIS. He has expertise in transit technology, on-demand transit, service planning, innovative transit strategies, scheduling and service design.
Matt’s love of urban planning and transportation extends well beyond his workplace. He is an avid rail buff and is in the drawn-out processes of building his own model railway. When he isn’t geeking out over trains, Matt is gearing up for the next game of dodgeball or volleyball or planning out the next campaign for his table-top gaming group.
Leanna Manning, Accessibility Specialist
John McNabb, Digital Accessibility Consultant
Leanna Manning, Accessibility Specialist
Leanna (she/they) is an accessibility professional known for her thoughtful, collaborative approach. They work closely with organizations to address barriers and develop equitable solutions. Drawing from her lived experience as a multiply disabled and neurodivergent person with chronic illness, Leanna combines technical expertise with cr
Leanna (she/they) is an accessibility professional known for her thoughtful, collaborative approach. They work closely with organizations to address barriers and develop equitable solutions. Drawing from her lived experience as a multiply disabled and neurodivergent person with chronic illness, Leanna combines technical expertise with creativity and curiosity. Their passion lies in accessible communications, shaping equitable experience, policies, and practices. In addition to her accessibility work, Leanna is a practicing artist. Much like their art, accessibility is about creating spaces open for divergence and difference.
John McNabb, Digital Accessibility Consultant
John McNabb, Digital Accessibility Consultant
John McNabb, Digital Accessibility Consultant
John (he/him) is a digital accessibility consultant with 30+ years of experience in information technology and 10+ years in accessibility. John has extensive experience in doing audits and remediation of anything digital - including Web applications, Android/iOS mobile apps, desktop software, e-Learning courses, documents, and emails.
Krystle Monahan, Team Supporter
Aislin O'Hara, Accessibility and Aging
John McNabb, Digital Accessibility Consultant
Krystle (she/her) is one of LTRT’s enthusiastic and dedicated administrators. Krystle supports with proposals, finances, bookkeeping, operations and contracts.
A career administrator, she thrives when given the opportunity to organize and support innovative and positive teams. When she isn’t working for LTRT, Krystle enjoys reading YA n
Krystle (she/her) is one of LTRT’s enthusiastic and dedicated administrators. Krystle supports with proposals, finances, bookkeeping, operations and contracts.
A career administrator, she thrives when given the opportunity to organize and support innovative and positive teams. When she isn’t working for LTRT, Krystle enjoys reading YA novels, skiing with her family, and drinking coffee while counting down the days until next Halloween.
Aislin O'Hara, Accessibility and Aging
Aislin O'Hara, Accessibility and Aging
Aislin O'Hara, Accessibility and Aging
Aislin O'Hara (she/her) is a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging with 12 years of experience executing customer facing initiatives for public transit. Aislin was the Project Lead - Customer Experience for TTC Wheel-Trans. At the TTC, Aislin led the implementation of a new eligibility structure, updated customer policies, and implem
Aislin O'Hara (she/her) is a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging with 12 years of experience executing customer facing initiatives for public transit. Aislin was the Project Lead - Customer Experience for TTC Wheel-Trans. At the TTC, Aislin led the implementation of a new eligibility structure, updated customer policies, and implemented a Travel Training Pilot Program. As a Project Advisor for the Region of Peel's specialized transit service (TransHelp), Aislin led working groups with other regional transit providers.
Ahmed Osama, Transit Innovator
Aislin O'Hara, Accessibility and Aging
Aislin O'Hara, Accessibility and Aging
Ahmed (PhD) (he/him) is a researcher and consultant with a strong focus on sustainable transportation. He has garnered recognition and awards from institutions like the UK Royal Academy of Engineering, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Canadian Transportation Research Forum, and Transport Canada. With a rich portfolio of over 35 publ
Ahmed (PhD) (he/him) is a researcher and consultant with a strong focus on sustainable transportation. He has garnered recognition and awards from institutions like the UK Royal Academy of Engineering, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Canadian Transportation Research Forum, and Transport Canada. With a rich portfolio of over 35 publications, he has been a significant contributor to transportation safety projects in various regions, including Canada (Vancouver, Edmonton, and Surrey) and internationally in cities like Cairo, Adelaide, and Doha. His experience in consultancy roles, has allowed him to play a pivotal role in major projects such as crowd management at El Masjid El-Nabawi in KSA and the World Bank-funded E-Bus pilot project in Egypt.
When not working, Ahmed enjoys spending time with his family, practicing Wing Chun, or reading.
In her spare time, Natalie enjoys quilting, board games and swimming through piles of Lego.
Jordan Papazoglou, Transit Innovator
Janai Redman, Accessibility Specialist
Jordan Papazoglou, Transit Innovator
Jordan (P.Eng.) (he/him) is a transportation engineer with a passion for public transit. As a consultant, Jordan has worked on transit and ITS projects across the country from Halifax to Vancouver and continually strives to develop creative solutions that promote sustainable and equitable communities. Through his experience, Jordan has di
Jordan (P.Eng.) (he/him) is a transportation engineer with a passion for public transit. As a consultant, Jordan has worked on transit and ITS projects across the country from Halifax to Vancouver and continually strives to develop creative solutions that promote sustainable and equitable communities. Through his experience, Jordan has discovered that a blend of data analysis and community engagement is the best approach to understanding the needs of a community and developing the best solution for residents.
Outside of work, you can find Jordan hosting a hockey podcast with his high-school friend or going for a long walk with his wife and dog.
Janany Ragunathan, Innovation Lead
Janai Redman, Accessibility Specialist
Jordan Papazoglou, Transit Innovator
Janany (she/her) is a seasoned transit professional bringing expertise in analyzing technology and business solutions to address the impact to transit operational and organizational strategies. She combines experience in Transportation Planning, organizational design and change management to guide agencies to set and achieve a modern visi
Janany (she/her) is a seasoned transit professional bringing expertise in analyzing technology and business solutions to address the impact to transit operational and organizational strategies. She combines experience in Transportation Planning, organizational design and change management to guide agencies to set and achieve a modern vision for their services. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in organizational design and is a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner.
When she’s not working to transform public transit, Janany is a sci-fi buff, loves spending time with her friends, and enjoys photographing nature’s beautiful moments. At home, she enjoys reading books and is currently authoring her own time-travel novel.
Janai Redman, Accessibility Specialist
Janai Redman, Accessibility Specialist
Janai Redman, Accessibility Specialist
Janai (she/her) is passionate about meaningful access and is committed to facilitating a more inclusive social and built environment. She specializes in built environment accessibility with several years of industry experience alongside an architecture and design education. She brings thoughtful insights to organizations looking to ident
Janai (she/her) is passionate about meaningful access and is committed to facilitating a more inclusive social and built environment. She specializes in built environment accessibility with several years of industry experience alongside an architecture and design education. She brings thoughtful insights to organizations looking to identify, prioritize, and address accessibility and inclusion barriers. Her approach is also informed by her diverse skill set from a background in environmental education, policy, and community programming.
Janai’s practice is shaped by her curiosity, collaborative spirit, and belief in contributing positively to her community and client goals. Outside of her career, she enjoys caring for her houseplants and yard-share garden, tackling creative hobbies, and spending time in nature with her camera.
Natalie Rose
Victoria Weir, Accessibility Specialist
Christina Sugiura, Transit Innovator
Natalie Rose (PhD., M.Sc.OT) (she/her) is a passionate disability and accessibility consultant with 10+ years of experience in accessibility, disability, research and teaching. Natalie has taught disabilities studies at the graduate and undergraduate level and has worked in the post-secondary environment supporting students with disabilit
Natalie Rose (PhD., M.Sc.OT) (she/her) is a passionate disability and accessibility consultant with 10+ years of experience in accessibility, disability, research and teaching. Natalie has taught disabilities studies at the graduate and undergraduate level and has worked in the post-secondary environment supporting students with disabilities who require academic accommodations. She combines her knowledge of global best practices for accessibility, with a focus on learning directly from people with disabilities, in order to address barriers in the built and social environment.
In her spare time, Natalie enjoys quilting, board games and swimming through piles of Lego.
Christina Sugiura, Transit Innovator
Victoria Weir, Accessibility Specialist
Christina Sugiura, Transit Innovator
Christina Sugiura (she/her) is a recent graduate from the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning. Through her studies and cooperative work terms, Christina has developed a deep interest in the way transit networks function and particularly the way they play a role in the day-to-day lives of individuals. She is devoted to learning abo
Christina Sugiura (she/her) is a recent graduate from the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning. Through her studies and cooperative work terms, Christina has developed a deep interest in the way transit networks function and particularly the way they play a role in the day-to-day lives of individuals. She is devoted to learning about ways to enhance transit services and systems that can work towards improving cities and towns for all. She is currently completing her Master of Engineering in Cities Engineering and Management from the University of Toronto. In her spare time, Christina enjoys being outdoors, trying new activities, and film photography!
Victoria Weir, Accessibility Specialist
Victoria Weir, Accessibility Specialist
Victoria Weir, Accessibility Specialist
Victoria (she/her/elle) is a bilingual human rights professional with a passion for social justice. She is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and holds Juris Doctor and Master of Human Rights degrees from the University of Manitoba. Before joining LTRT, Victoria held a variety of roles involving human rights-focused litigation, public legal edu
Victoria (she/her/elle) is a bilingual human rights professional with a passion for social justice. She is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and holds Juris Doctor and Master of Human Rights degrees from the University of Manitoba. Before joining LTRT, Victoria held a variety of roles involving human rights-focused litigation, public legal education, community development, and equity-focused research. Victoria is multiply neurodivergent and lives with episodically disabling health conditions, all of which inform her work in accessibility and disability justice.
On weekends, you can find Victoria gardening, birdwatching, making art, and hiking with her rescue dog, Ruth.