This Keynote Will Be the Talk of the Town
Meet the Forum Opening Speaker!
The TDM Forum schedule just got even better! ACT is thrilled to introduce our first keynote speaker, and trust us, you won't want to miss a word she has to say.
Sarah Iannarone will take the stage on Tuesday, October 28. She serves as Executive Director of The Street Trust and brings over 15 years of urban planning and policy expertise. With a unique perspective, great energy, and key insights about the Forum's host city and state, this keynote will set the tone for an unforgettable event.
Plus, it's a perfect fit for one of the first day's tracks, Making the Case for TDM, which will explore how you can turn TDM skeptics into champions! Keep reading to learn more about Sarah and register to witness the inspiration that will take your programs to the next level.
Meet Sarah
Sarah Iannarone (she/her) is Executive Director of The Street Trust, Oregon’s leading nonprofit advancing safe, accessible, and equitable transportation options. With over 15 years of experience in urban policy and planning, she leads efforts to expand access to walking, rolling, biking, transit, and e-mobility, especially in underserved communities.
Sarah is a core founding member of the Move Oregon Forward campaign and the Oregon Micromobility Network, and serves in multiple leadership roles including the Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee (TPAC) and TDM Strategy Technical Work Group at Metro. She also chairs the State of Oregon’s Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee (JTAC). A former small business owner and internationally recognized policy exchange leader, she has advised urban leaders across the U.S., Brazil, China, South Korea, and Canada on sustainable urban development strategies. She is known for turning complex transportation challenges into innovative, people-centered solutions.