Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)

Position: Finance Manager
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA)
• Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)

I am excited to embark in this new journey as Finance Manager in the GIZ Transport Team in supporting the projects in all financial and administrative matters. I have been working for GIZ Albania since 2015– starting as an intern and then developing my professional expertise in field related to finance and audit.

I believe that while our singular viewpoint on the environment may differ, its significance remains universal for all. I try to make this a reality every day, through my work and contribution.

Position: Transport Advisor
Location: Mexico, Mexico City

Projects:

• Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)
• Transition Towards an Integrated, Accessible and Smart Public Transport System in Mexico (TranSIT)

I am a transport advisor for the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) in Mexico, where I collaborate on the Transition to an Integrated and Intelligent Public Transport System (TranSIT) and the TUMI E-Bus Mission projects, which aim to reduce emissions in public transport.

Previously, I advised the states of Nuevo León and Sonora on the development of electric public transport projects as part of the C40 Cities Finance Facility cooperation project. Before working with GIZ, I worked as a regional planning coordinator in the Government of the State of Nuevo León, responsible for advising municipalities on the development and updating of their Urban Development Programs. I hold a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Toronto and a degree in Architecture from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon.

Position: Junior Specialist for Communication and Gender in Transport
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation
• Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)

Working at the intersection of communication, gender, and sustainable mobility, I support both the Changing Transport and TUMI teams at GIZ as a Junior Specialist. Before joining Changing Transport in 2024 — first as an intern and later to support the 7th edition of Transport and Climate Change Week — I worked on EU–Latin America relations, gender equity, and sustainable development in Brussels, Rome, and Bonn.

With a background in political science and global development, I’m passionate about inclusive mobility, climate justice, and amplifying underrepresented voices in global transport policy. Born in Italy from Ecuadorian parents and fluent in Italian, Spanish, English, and French, I believe in building bridges across cultures and sectors to shape a more equitable and sustainable future, particularly through the lens of international cooperation.

Position: Project Officer
Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Projects:

• Promotion of Electric Mobility in Kenya
• Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)

I am Advisor at the Transport and Climate Change at GIZ Kenya, where I have been for 7 years.

I have a background in environmental policy and specific expertise in developing, measuring and verification of mitigation strategies in the transport sector. I have been instrumental in the growth of the transport portfolio in Kenya particularly through project preparations, active ecosystem support measures and partner engagements. I am currently working on a bilateral project on “Promotion of E-Mobility in Kenya” and is also handling activities implemented by the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) E-bus mission in Africa.

I am particularly motivated to support formalisation of public transport operations in Africa.

Position: Communications Advisor
Location: Colombia, Bogotá

Projects:

• EUROCLIMA
• Promotion of Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Mobility in Colombia (ProMOVIS)
• Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)

Communication professional with a master’s degree in project management, offering over eight years of experience in coordinating and planning activities related to strategic communication, events development, and the creation of communication products.

Currently serving as a communications advisor at GIZ Colombia, providing expertise and support to different projects.

Position: Project Manager
Location: Germany, Eschborn

Projects:

• Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)

In cities worldwide, we estimate a shortage of at least 250,000 specialized transport and mobility experts, with further expertise required in cross-cutting areas such as urban planning, climate change, and energy. People are our most valuable asset in ensuring a socially just transformation and decarbonization of the transport sector. At TUMI, I coordinate our capacity development efforts and engage with colleagues worldwide to drive change. As part of GIZ’s transport and mobility team, I have worked in various positions in Germany, Mexico, and Ukraine.

As a graduated transport economist, I consider incorrect price signals to be another major barrier to the development of high-quality transport services and infrastructure. We will only tackle climate change if we get the prices right!

Position: Coordinator
Location: Belgium, Brussels

Projects:

• The MobiliseYourCity Partnership
• Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)

Position: Project Manager and Transport Policy Advisor
Location: Germany, Eschborn

Projects:

• EUROCLIMA
• Moving Chile
• Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)