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Carol Silldorff, Executive Director

Carol Silldorff became the Executive Director of Bike Maryland (BMD) in 2008 after serving as the Executive Director and as a consultant for the organization (then called One Less Car).  She is one of the founders of Bike Maryland and passionately works to encourage and promote bicycling, increase safety, improve conditions and provide a voice for all bicyclists. Carol has worked on a variety of successful legislative campaigns.  In the past 3 years, she focused on state pro-bike and transportation bills - seven of which became law in Maryland.  Two of the bills she is most proud of are the passage of the three foot rule and the criminal negligence bill. "There are now higher penalties and potential jail time for drivers who cause fatalities." She also promotes pro-bike legislation on the local level throughout Maryland.  She especially enjoys working with business, universities and communities throughout Maryland to increase bike-ability and directing programs to increase safety for youth and adult bicyclists. "We partner with dozens of individuals, clubs, non-profits, corporations, and city and county agencies throughout Maryland to increase the number of bicyclists and increase safety for the bicyclist!” Carol has been an active bicyclist for most of her life (a bike commuter, casual touring rider, previous road and RAAM racer, mountain biker and scenic trail enthusiast). “Promoting bicycling is satisfying work as bicycling ultimately reduces automobile travel and pollution, has a positive economic impact and betters the health of individuals, our communities and the planet.”

Carol has a Graduate Degree in Public Administration with a Specialization in Environmental Management from the University of DE. She has a long history of working in the field of public administration and environmental compliance. As a graduate student she was awarded a legislative fellowship and worked for the Delaware Senate Natural Resources Committee.  This position gave her a head start in the field of advocacy. During her career she has worked on environmental sustainability issues for non-profit organizations, federal, state and local government agencies and both small and fortune 500 businesses. She currently is a member of the State Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the Baltimore County Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission and the Baltimore City B'More Streets Committee. Contact Carol via email or at 410-960-6493. 

Katie Gore, Bike Maryland Bike-MINDED Program Coordinator

Katie performs fun, social and educational bike safety workshops for youth in Baltimore City.  Additionally, she leads bicycle commuter workshops for adults throughout Maryland.  Katie was a Parks and Recreation Leader in the Minneapolis Park system and studied Early Childhood Education at The University of Minnesota and Towson University. She is the Director for the Trails End Mountain Bike Camp for kids ages 12-16. She loves mountain biking and road cycling and would hate to have to choose between the two. " I have seen a positive change in the acceptance of cycling in Maryland over the past three years and realize it is only the beginning. I know bicycle safety is one of the key components in helping Maryland become a top Bike Friendly State. The earlier we teach our children good riding habits - the earlier we expose them to responsible ways to ride - the greater chance for those lessons to become a life foundation for bicycling as a means of commuting and for recreation."  Please contact Katie via email here if you would like to schedule a Bike Maryland Youth Rodeo, Adult Commuter workshop, volunteer, become a Bike Ambassador or partner with Bike Maryland.

Mary Herbranson - Bike Maryland Event Planner and Development Coordinator

Mary sold her vehicle and happily joined the car-less cyclist community in Baltimore in 2009. For the past two years she has been working as a Coordinator for The Vegetarian Resource Group, an education and advocacy non-profit and now she is excited to switch gears for her other passion: biking!  Mary served on several sustainability and service committees while in college and volunteers with environmentally-minded organizations and she feels her personal values fall right in line with the mission of Bike Maryland. She looks forward to the chance to increase ridership and bike safety in Maryland! 

 

Anna Kelso - Bike Friendly Maryland Program Coordinator

A passionate advocate for cyclists’ rights, Anna Kelso dedicates her professional and recreational life to the love of cycling. Anna was introduced to bike racing while studying at the University of Georgia (UGA) and has raced both on and off road for over ten years. Her early cycling experience on the UGA cycling team ignited her love for riding, and she has enjoyed bicycles for transportation and recreation ever since. Anna holds a B.S. in Environmental Economics and Management from UGA a and a M.S. in Forest Resources from Penn State. Following graduate school, Anna accepted a position as an Environmental Protection Specialist at the US Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C. In 2009, Anna took a leave of absence to work with the League of American Bicyclists as a Policy Analyst as part of the Advocacy Advance Team (a partner program with the Alliance for Biking and Walking). In addition, she has served on the board of the Frederick Bicycle Coalition as well as the Frederick Mayor’s Ad Hoc Bicycle Advisory Committee. Deeply embedded in her community, Anna dedicates countless volunteer hours to helping her town become more bicycle friendly.

As the Bicycle Friendly Maryland Program Coordinator, Anna works to help make communities, businesses, and universities throughout Maryland a more bicycle friendly place to live, work, and learn. A recent new mother, Anna looks forward to introducing her son, Harvey, to the two wheeled world. Please contact Anna here.

Christina Nutile - Event Coordinator/Consultant

Christina has joined the Bike Maryland team to help bring together all of the moving parts for our annual fundraiser, Tour du Port on October 9th. For the past four years, she has worked to bring us the EcoFest, Baltimore Green Week and the Sustainable Speaker Series for Baltimore Green Works. Prior to that, she worked for the Office of Partnerships in Baltimore City’s Department of Recreation and Parks. “I love my job because it gives me the opportunity to connect with residents, farmers, students, cheese makers, bicyclists, business owners, and government agencies alike. I’ve made it my mission to help connect these valuable resources knowing that it is so much easier to make change happen when you have supportive friends and colleagues to do it with.” If you are interested in participating in this year’s Tour du Port as a sponsor, volunteer, exhibitor or cyclist, please contact Christina here.

Marla Streb, Bike Maryland Bike-MINDED Program Coordinator

Marla Streb is a retired professional cyclist of 16 years, with accolades such as World, U.S. National and X Games Champion. During her racing career, Streb published two books, The Lifecycle of a Gravity Goddess, and The Road Century Book. She was also on the board of USA Cycling for three years. Perhaps her favorite aspect of life as a pro was the many visits to schools and communities around the country, opening kids’ eyes to the world of cycling. A Baltimore native, Streb earned a Master of Science degree from University of Maryland in 1990.Currently, Marla is a part time coach for the LUNA Chix Ambassador Program and a PR/Marketing contractor for the LUNA Pro Team, an all women’s professional multisport team. Streb recently participated in the Baltimore City Bike Safety Training video, currently being released for cable and network TV. She was also featured in the City Paper’s annual bicycle issue last summer.

The Fells Point resident is a proud mom of two young girls, Kiki (2) and Nicoya (5), who happily (and safely) travel together by bicycle or foot on over 90% of their downtown trips. Marla’s goal is to encourage other Baltimoreans to safely ride, and enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Please contact Marla here if you would like to schedule a Bike Maryland Youth Rodeo, Adult Commuter workshop, volunteer, become a Bike Ambassador or partner with Bike Maryland.

Carl Peterson, Bike Maryland Bike-MINDED Program Coordinator

Carl Peterson is a nationally certified (League of American Bicyclists) cycling instructor and passionate proponent of bike safety, particularly among at-risk, inner-city youth. Originally one of Bike Maryland’s most active volunteer ambassadors, he was a natural fit for the position of Bike-MINDED program coordinator. In that post, he fosters relationships with schools,community organizations, and corporations seeking to host adult commuter workshops and youth safety education “rodeos.” Carl enjoys using exuberance, humor, and thought-provoking analogies to connect with his audience and drive home key safety messages.

A graduate of Rutgers University and longtime resident of Montgomery County, Carl serves on the Rockville Bike Advisory Committee and the city’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Workgroup. He teaches safe cycling classes and leads bike trips for the Rockville Department of Recreation and is an event organizer for the 1,000-member Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group. When not touring the local countryside on two wheels, Carl is busy soaring above it. The licensed private pilot flies out of Frederick Airport and previously worked as an aviation technical writer for the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, where he created award-winning safety education courses.

Please contact Carl here if you would like to schedule a Bike Maryland youth safety rodeo or adult commuter workshop, volunteer, become a bike ambassador, or partner with Bike Maryland.