Daniel Witte | Chair

Hi there, I am Daniel, and I am so excited to be working with you all to make Edmonton’s public transit system better! I have always been very passionate about public transit and, as an urban planner, its impact on emissions reduction and community building. I am a passionate volunteer, helping plan Mill Woods Dining Week and paintings of pride crosswalks, as well as president of the Geography and Planning Students’ Society. I am looking forward to so many conversations about public transit with people from all around our great city. The 56 bus route is easily my favourite transit line in Edmonton. Seeing full buses at all times of the day connecting so many key suburban nodes, it really makes me believe that transit can be good not just into and around the core, but in all corners of our city.

Emily Stremel | Vice-Chair

Emily grew up in Sherwood Park, and she is excited to be organizing for more comprehensive public transit to help create safe, urban, modern, equitable, and connected communities across the Edmonton area. She works in records and information management in the public sector and is working on a degree in Computing and Information Studies. When not reading studies, journals, or council reports on transit, Emily sings in Chronos Vocal Ensemble, watches a lot of pro wrestling, and always has too many arts and crafts projects on the go. Her favourite transit line is the 701, since it gets her everywhere she needs to go!

Sean McKeown | Treasurer

Howdy! I am a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and I have a background in accounting, including experience both in public practice and industry. As a frequent transit user, I joined ETR to help improve the system and build community, and I am currently serving as treasurer. My favourite transit route is probably the Capital Line, as it can take me almost anywhere I want to go in the city, although the 101 bus is a close second. When I am not working/volunteering, I enjoy snowboarding, hiking, and playing guitar.

Karen Lee | Director at Large

Karen is a lifelong Edmontonian who is passionate about community building, environmental sustainability, arts and culture, and public transit. She relies on public transit regularly to get around the city. Living and working in the Mill Woods area, she frequently enjoys the new Valley Line South. Outside of work, she is an avid community volunteer and enjoys attending local events and festivals.