Staff

Executive Director

Jonah Chiarenza is a professional transportation planner and designer with over 15 years of experience in policy, planning, research, design, and the implementation of multi-modal transportation projects. Jonah’s professional work emphasizes pedestrian and bicycle access and safety. As the Executive Director of Bike to the Sea, Jonah supports active transportation and multi-use trails for people of all ages and abilities, centered around the Northern Strand Path.

Jonah champions B2C’s three pillars of action:
  1. Improve pedestrian and bicyclist access to the trail
  2. Activate the trail through events and installations
  3. Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) proactively

Program & Events Manager

Agnes Recato brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to Bike to the Sea, including:

  • Sustainable design, green infrastructure, and biophilia
  • Bicycle industry experience including bicycle touring and rental coordination
  • Public outreach, event planning, and event management

Her role focuses on:

  • Growing our existing events and plan new ones
  • Expanding community outreach and engagement
  • Advocating for trail extensions to Nahant and Somerville
  • Supporting safe, equitable walking, biking, and rolling access

Systems & Digital Media Manager

Yurij Lojko keeps track of our members and donors, and make sure all our digital platforms & tools are connected and working as they should.

He focuses on our:

  • Email newsletters
  • Event promotion & operations
  • Social media outreach
  • Annual membership drive
  • Website
  • IT administration