Kristin Gladwin

About Kristin Gladwin

I am a passionate, detail-oriented Transportation Planner respected for more than 9 years of progressive experience spearheading transportation research, education and planning projects in university and state environments. My track record demonstrates continued success as a skilled mentor and consultant, training and leading diverse teams to achieve effective, cohesive outcomes. Clients and colleagues know me as an exceedingly accurate and innovative professional with the keen ability to support qualitative and quantitative research methods, leveraging analytical tools and industry publications to compile critical insights. I possess three years of experience managing grant programs and federal document reporting, advancing public transit needs through strategic funding and support. As an out-of-the-box thinker, I’m committed to making continuous improvements in key performance indicators to maximize Returns on Investment in the areas of mobility, active transportation, public transit, and public relations. My key areas of expertise include: Research Methods, Statistical Data Analysis, Key Performance Metrics, Returns on Investment, Team Leadership, Grant management, Report Writing, Needs Assessments, Transportation Programs, Workflow Development, Documentation, Cataloging, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, and Problem-Solving. A few of my career highlights include: • Exemplary academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning, combined with a Transportation Demand Management Certificate. • Designed and executed a 90+ student, semester-long undergraduate course that introduced students to the field of urban planning, generating all curriculum to support understanding of community needs and infrastructure requirements. • Spearheaded the conceptualization, development, and successful presentation of a research project on an international scale, reaching audiences from 18 countries. • Successfully contributed to increasing older adults’ mobility through research, education, and community awareness of alternatives to driving. • Exceptional research and publication background, including the completion of a mixed-methods doctoral dissertation and publication of a peer-reviewed article about Transit Oriented Development for the Journal of Transport and Land Use.

Experience

1. Senior Transportation Planner

   Michael Baker International

   Aug 2022 — Present · Tallahassee, FL, US

Education

• Florida State University

  Master's degree

  2011 — 2014

• Florida State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  2018 — 2022

• Jönköping University

  Bachelor's degree

  2003 — 2008