Feature Article: My Back is Still the Bridge
M Y BACK I S STI LL T HE BRIDGE
L. DARA BALDWIN, MPA L. Dara Baldwin, MPA (@NJDC07) is the Director of National Policy for the Center for Disability Rights and works on policy issues that include transportation, housing and community
development. Ms. Baldwin has worked in federal policy for over 15 years, leading multiple policy campaigns that have resulted in the passage of laws. She serves on a number of boards
including the steering committee for the Campaign for Housing and Community Development
(CHCDF), the Board of Directors for the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and
as a Co-Chair of the Transportation Equity Caucus. She anchors her work in ending systems of
oppression through ending racism and creating a new world order. She lives in Washington, DC and is a staunch advocate for DC Statehood.
TAMIKA L. BUTLER, ESQ. Tamika L. Butler, Esq. (@tamikabutler) is a national expert and speaker on issues related to
the built environment, equity, anti-racism, diversity and inclusion, organizational behavior,
and change management. From speaking, to writing, to training, Tamika has worked with a
myriad of clients. As the Principal and Founder of Tamika L. Butler Consulting, she focuses
on shining a light on inequality, inequity, and social justice. She provides consulting, training, coaching, and public speaking for a wide range of organizations in the public and private
sectors. Tamika received her J.D. from Stanford Law School and her B.A. in Psychology and
B.S. in Sociology in her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. She currently lives in Los Angeles,
where she is pursuing a PhD in Urban Planning. ANITA COZART
Anita Cozart (@anitamhairston) is an urban planner who was raised outside Cleveland, Ohio
and now calls Washington, DC her home. She currently serves as a Deputy Director with the DC Office of Planning. She has pursued a racial equity vision through many venues including
municipal government planning, policy advocacy, graduate school instruction, volunteer board
service, and for-profit consulting. She draws inspiration for her work from her faith, family, and
the growing network of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are the vanguard of the
planning profession.
VERONICA O. DAVIS, PE (@VeronicaODavis) is a self-described transportation nerd. She has experience in civil
engineering and planning. Currently, she is the Director of Transportation & Drainage operations for the City of Houston. Previously, she co-founded and acted as the and Principal Planning
Manager at Nspiregreen LLC. She is also one of the co-founders of Black Women Bike (BWB),
and is on the Board for America Walks. She lives in Houston with her husband, daughter, and dog.
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