Board of Directors

Cynthia Rose, Chair

Co-founder & Director of Santa Monica Spoke, local chapter of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC).

Region: Los Angeles Area

Cynthia has been a primary catalyst in the vision and creation of LACBC’s Local Chapters program. Cynthia is a League Certified Instructor with the League of American Bicyclists, teaches Traffic Skills Cycling Classes throughout Los Angeles County as well as coordinating Safe Routes to School programing in the City of Santa Monica. She is a strong and committed advocate for improved pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and Complete Streets Policies at the local, state and national levels. Living a nearly car-free lifestyle she loves to be in her community garden where she grows organic heirloom vegetable and fruit or off on a bicycle adventure or just enjoying the everyday ride. Also known as Purple, her adventures with her partner Orange can be found at Bikenanigans. Cynthia is one of three board members specifically appointed to represent our local partners.

Cindy Parra, Vice Chair

Region: Central Valley

Cindy has more than 20 years experience as a Project manager for a civil engineering firm, is one of the founding members of Bike Bakersfield and is their current Planning and Policy Director. She has several public appointments, including as the Chair of the Golden Empire Transit District and a member of KernCog’s Regional Planning Advisory Committee. Cindy is one of three board members specifically appointed to represent our local partners.

Ian Dewar, Treasurer

Region: Bay Area

Ian is a San Jose-based consultant for cycling and outdoor companies with a focus on digital strategy, bicycle advocacy, partnership management, event planning and sports marketing. He previously served as a consultant to The North Face and as advocacy and partnership manager for Specialized Bicycle Components.

Stephan Vance

Region: San Diego Area

Stephan is a retired urban planner who worked over 30 years for the San Diego Association of Governments on a variety of urban planning issues with a focus on active transportation. He managed transportation funding and grant programs, the development of design guidelines, and the development of regional bikeway projects. Stephan also has given-time to support bike advocacy at both the state and local level. In addition to serving on the CalBike Board, Stephan currently is the Chair of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Board of Directors. He has been a CalBike board member off and on since 1998.

Isaac Gonzalez

Region: Sacramento Area

Isaac is a dedicated resident of Sacramento, values his role in serving his community. His involvement as President of the Tahoe Park Neighborhood Association is not just a title but an opportunity to enhance the local community’s well-being. Working closely with the Sacramento YMCA’s Community Advisory Committee, he is able to extend his advocacy beyond his immediate neighborhood, helping to shape more inclusive and impactful outreach programs. For the past five years, Isaac has found a specific interest in transportation projects. His work primarily involves community outreach consulting services, assisting local governments and planning and design firms with their objectives. His passion for this field led him to a recent appointment to the Active Transportation Commission for the City of Sacramento, where he contributes his perspective on active transportation issues. A Sacramento native with a heart for community advocacy, Isaac’s roles are a reflection of his commitment to his city. He is driven by the possibility of making the city a safer, more comfortable place for everyone.

Yolanda Davis-Overstreet

Region: Los Angeles Area

Yolanda is a Los Angeles-based social impact strategist, consultant, and longtime mobility justice advocate. Through her business, Yolanda Davis-Overstreet Consulting, she supports public agencies, organizations, and institutions in designing equity-focused community engagement strategies that are culturally grounded and community-responsive. In tandem, Yolanda is the founder and visionary behind Biking While Black, a nonprofit initiative that blends storytelling, advocacy, and grassroots organizing to address transportation inequities and uplift the experiences of Black and BIPOC communities. While her consulting work is independent from the nonprofit, Yolanda brings deep insight from her leadership at Biking While Black into her advisory and educational work—bridging lived experience with systems-level change.
Christopher Kidd

Region: Bay Area

Christopher is an Oakland native who has been working in active transportation and local advocacy for the past 16 years. He holds a master’s degree in urban planning from USC and has worked for LADOT, Arup, SFMTA, and Alta Planning + Design, where he is currently employed as a Senior Associate Planner. He was a founding member of Transport Oakland, served as a commissioner on the Oakland BPAC, and was a board member for CalBike, Walk Oakland Bike Oakland, and Oakland Urban Paths.
Rogelio “Roger” Pelayo

Region: Los Angeles Area

Rogelio Pelayo is a seasoned transportation planner and the Los Angeles Office Director at Toole Design, where he leads a multidisciplinary team advancing mobility, equity, and sustainability throughout Southern California. With nearly 20 years of experience, Rogelio has worked at the forefront of bicycle and pedestrian planning—shaping long-range vision plans, active transportation strategies, and corridor-level improvements that prioritize people over cars. His planning portfolio spans Safe Routes to School programs, bikeshare system expansions, first/last mile planning, and bicycle and pedestrian master plans for cities and counties across California. He specializes in developing implementable plans grounded in community input, technical rigor, and a deep understanding of how street design, policy, and land use intersect to shape travel behavior and public health. Rogelio is committed to transportation justice and centering historically underserved communities in planning processes. He believes in empowering local voices and using data to challenge inequities in access, safety, and investment. As a CalBike board member, he brings a planner’s systems-thinking lens to support statewide efforts that make active transportation safer, more connected, and more viable for every Californian.