Infrastructure Momentum Makers

Building Optimized Cities with Tamim Raad

On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Tamim Raad, the Principal and Co-Owner of Access Planning, a firm focused on infrastructure and policy-based advisory and strategic planning work. Ratna and Tamim discuss all kinds of topics around the infrastructure space, including: strategies for getting stakeholders to trust the process, important learning moments, how to build an optimized city from the ground up, and more! So press play and listen to another insightful episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada. You can follow Tamim on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamimraad] to learn more about his work.  Don’t forget to follow Ratna on Twitter [https://twitter.com/ratnaamin?lang=en] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratnaamin]. Follow Us: * LinkedIn @Ansarada [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ansarada/] * Twitter @ansarada [https://twitter.com/ansarada?lang=en] * Facebook @AnsaradaPlatform [https://www.facebook.com/AnsaradaPlatform/] * Instagram @ansarada_ [https://www.instagram.com/ansarada_/] Presented by Ansarada www.ansarada.com [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ansarada.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cben.timmins%40ansarada.com%7Ce63df84cf01043f340ac08d989dd5918%7Cd83a9a224b834855bee9a14475c92bbd%7C0%7C0%7C637692406079961739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=J00xisIwFQa1%2FyKxcPLizvPIifgLWVrpNmU6yaHrI1o%3D&reserved=0]

Governors Island: Leadership, Funding, and Innovative Solutions with Clare Newman

On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Clare Newman, President and CEO of the Trust for Governors Island. Ratna and Clare delve into the multifaceted world of island management, as Clare provides a behind-the-scenes look at her role, the island's funding model, and creative initiatives like the Working Dogs program to tackle geese issues. Discover how Governors Island continues to evolve as a vibrant hub of recreation, culture, and sustainability in the heart of New York City. So press play and listen to another fascinating episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada. You can follow Clare on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-newman-62a04519/] to learn more about her work.  Don’t forget to follow Ratna on Twitter [https://twitter.com/ratnaamin?lang=en] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratnaamin]. Follow Us: * LinkedIn @Ansarada [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ansarada/] * Twitter @ansarada [https://twitter.com/ansarada?lang=en] * Facebook @AnsaradaPlatform [https://www.facebook.com/AnsaradaPlatform/] * Instagram @ansarada_ [https://www.instagram.com/ansarada_/] Presented by Ansarada www.ansarada.com [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ansarada.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cben.timmins%40ansarada.com%7Ce63df84cf01043f340ac08d989dd5918%7Cd83a9a224b834855bee9a14475c92bbd%7C0%7C0%7C637692406079961739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=J00xisIwFQa1%2FyKxcPLizvPIifgLWVrpNmU6yaHrI1o%3D&reserved=0]

Planting Seeds of Progress: Cultivating Change with Jennifer Pahlka

On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer and the visionary author behind "Recoding America,” Jennifer Pahlka. Ratna and Jennifer discuss the crucial intertwine of technology, policy implementation, and government capability; and Jennifer sheds light on the complexity of civil services, the necessity for reforming cumbersome processes, and her optimistic view toward utilizing digital technology for effective policy implementation. So press play and listen to another insightful episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada. You can follow Jennifer on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpahlka] to learn more about her work.  Don’t forget to follow Ratna on Twitter [https://twitter.com/ratnaamin?lang=en] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratnaamin]. Follow Us: * LinkedIn @Ansarada [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ansarada/] * Twitter @ansarada [https://twitter.com/ansarada?lang=en] * Facebook @AnsaradaPlatform [https://www.facebook.com/AnsaradaPlatform/] * Instagram @ansarada_ [https://www.instagram.com/ansarada_/] Presented by Ansarada www.ansarada.com [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ansarada.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cben.timmins%40ansarada.com%7Ce63df84cf01043f340ac08d989dd5918%7Cd83a9a224b834855bee9a14475c92bbd%7C0%7C0%7C637692406079961739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=J00xisIwFQa1%2FyKxcPLizvPIifgLWVrpNmU6yaHrI1o%3D&reserved=0]

Creating a Culture of Improvement in Public Services with Ryan Hunter

On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Co-Founder and Principal of Partners in Public Innovation, Ryan Hunter. Ryan shares how PPI helps public organizations solve their trickiest problems, how he encourages leaders to take risks, and why he enjoys working with public servants who are committed to making a difference. So press play and listen to another fascinating episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada. You can follow Ryan on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rghunter/] to learn more about his work with Partners in Public Innovation, or visit their website [https://www.publicinnovation.net/]. You can also keep up with them on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/publicinnovation].   Don’t forget to follow Ratna on Twitter [https://twitter.com/ratnaamin?lang=en] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratnaamin]. Follow Us: * LinkedIn @Ansarada [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ansarada/] * Twitter @ansarada [https://twitter.com/ansarada?lang=en] * Facebook @AnsaradaPlatform [https://www.facebook.com/AnsaradaPlatform/] * Instagram @ansarada_ [https://www.instagram.com/ansarada_/] Presented by Ansarada www.ansarada.com [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ansarada.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cben.timmins%40ansarada.com%7Ce63df84cf01043f340ac08d989dd5918%7Cd83a9a224b834855bee9a14475c92bbd%7C0%7C0%7C637692406079961739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=J00xisIwFQa1%2FyKxcPLizvPIifgLWVrpNmU6yaHrI1o%3D&reserved=0]

Helping Cities Change for the Better with Midori Valdivia

On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is speaking with Transportation Consultant and MTA Board Member, Midori Valdivia. Midori’s previous roles include serving as Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO at the MTA, Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration at the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, as well as analyst and advisory positions at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. She sits down with Ratna to talk about the many transportation issues she has championed, addressing challenges at the MTA, how to increase representation across the urban planning sector, and more. You don’t want to miss it! You can follow Midori on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/midorivaldivia/] to learn more about her work, or visit her website [https://www.midorivaldivia.com/].  Don’t forget to follow Ratna on Twitter [https://twitter.com/ratnaamin?lang=en] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratnaamin]. Follow Us: * LinkedIn @Ansarada [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ansarada/] * Twitter @ansarada [https://twitter.com/ansarada?lang=en] * Facebook @AnsaradaPlatform [https://www.facebook.com/AnsaradaPlatform/] * Instagram @ansarada_ [https://www.instagram.com/ansarada_/] Presented by Ansarada www.ansarada.com [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ansarada.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cben.timmins%40ansarada.com%7Ce63df84cf01043f340ac08d989dd5918%7Cd83a9a224b834855bee9a14475c92bbd%7C0%7C0%7C637692406079961739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=J00xisIwFQa1%2FyKxcPLizvPIifgLWVrpNmU6yaHrI1o%3D&reserved=0]