Member Spotlight: Venita Currie
Meet Venita Currie, a Rocky Mountain Chapter Member and Founder & Principal of Currie Consulting Group (CCG).
Check out the June spotlight below to learn about her time in the association, favorite memories as a member, and more in her own words!
Please introduce yourself and your organization.
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I’m the founder and principal of Currie Consulting Group Today, my team of eight consultants brings more than 70 |
Venita Currie and Nichole Day Diggins |
Outside of work, I find my energy in music and live performances. I’ve been fortunate to see concerts at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater, and I’ll happily lose myself in a good play, an evening with the symphony, or a comedy show. More than anything, the joy of my life is to laugh and to make others laugh — I believe laughter soothes the soul.
What brought you to TDM and how did you get involved in the field?
What drew me to this work, and what keeps me in it, is a genuine love for transportation projects. Good transportation is about helping people reach their destinations safely, on time, in comfort, and at a cost they can afford. When I look at an effective transportation system, I see opportunities to connect families to one another and to the resources they need. I see healthcare and education brought within reach of people who depend on reliable ways to get there. My interest in transportation is rooted in earlier work with a nonprofit to build healthy communities — places with sidewalks, access to healthy food, and pocket parks that invite everyone to gather, linger, and enjoy being together.
Why did you get involved in ACT?
A lifelong friend from Minnesota, Nichole Day Diggins with Commuter Services of Edina, first introduced me to ACT. When the 38th Annual International ACT Conference came to Denver, my adopted hometown, in 2024, she encouraged me to attend and network. What began as a great networking opportunity quickly grew into a deeper commitment to join a larger conversation about transportation challenges and solutions. What sets ACT apart is how intentional it is about welcoming people and maintaining real relationships with members. For me, it’s a chance to do good work with great people.
What has been the most memorable moment of your experience in ACT?
As a newer member, the moment that stays with me is the 2024 conference in Denver that first brought me in. Stepping into rooms full of smart, thoughtful conversations — and listening to members describe how real transportation solutions were changing lives — was genuinely inspiring.
What would you tell someone thinking about becoming a member of ACT?
What do you see as future opportunities and/or challenges for TDM?
The biggest opportunity ahead for TDM is storytelling. When we share success stories and lessons learned, we help the public understand the real value of this work, and we build momentum for a culture shift in which safety becomes part of how people choose to travel. The goal is to create more moments where people pause, weigh their options, and choose the safest, most sustainable way to get where they’re going. Our challenge — and our reward — is making that thoughtful choice feel natural, accessible, and easy to do.