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Bev Lacy

Chief Development Officer

In concert with various CEOs, Executive Directors, Volunteers, and Development Staff, Bev Lacy has raised over $75M in the New York City Metro Region and Delaware. Accomplishments include major capital projects, program design, endowment gifts, the case for support development, events at landmark Manhattan venues, cultivation of A-list celebrity hosts and talent, and board and donor development. In addition, she has worked throughout her career to level the playing field for children, families, and communities.

 

A Certified Fund Raising Executive, CRFE, Bev was named Chief Development Officer of Bike New York in 2023; before that, she served as Chief Development Officer for the YMCA of Delaware and Vice President of Campaign and Strategic Advancement. From 2016 to 2019, Bev served at the YMCA of Long Island as Vice President of Philanthropy, where she helped build a new culture of giving with senior management. In 2018, Bev was awarded AFP Long Island’s Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the year. Bev began her extensive development career with the YMCA of Greater New York City, focused on major gifts, capital campaigns, and special events. She served as the Interim Development Department Head for the YMCA of Delaware from 2014 to 2016 and led the Brandywine YMCA Capital Campaign. She has made a significant impact in all her former roles. In addition, Bev is a former spin instructor, avid fitness enthusiast, and recreational cyclist!

 

Hometown:

Santa Ana, CA.

Something people would be surprised to learn about me:

My first job was as a Disneyland Cast Member working on Storybook Land; I remember every word of my former spiel.

Favorite street to ride on:

My favorite street to ride is the Orient Point State Park Beach main road on Long Island. You can’t beat the view between Gardiners Bay and Long Beach Bay.

Why I like working for Bike New York:

It starts with a bike and leads to transformative change! It is great to be a part of a team creating access and opportunity to bicycling, affordable transportation, workforce development, addressing our carbon footprint, promoting wellness and recreation, bike education, and more.

 

Alicia McCauley

Director, Communications and Marketing

Over the past 15 years, Alicia has provided communications strategy and organizational capacity building across diverse industries, including political campaigns and organizing, film production, advertising, fintech, and as a civil servant to the City of New York. An AmeriCorps alum, Alicia enjoys serving her communities in any capacity she can.

 

A passionate global cyclist, Alicia has biked through mountains in Norway, along the Mediterranean coast of Spain, around the country of Holland, and throughout much of the Northeastern US and Quebec, Canada. She hopes to cycle on every continent. When not riding, Alicia can be found at home in Queens with her husband and cat.

 

Hometown:

Green Bay, WI

Favorite NYC Restaurant:

Village Cafe in Midwood. Azeri and Eastern European food with a BYOB policy.

Something people would be surprised to learn about me:

I once performed in an all-puppet Alanis Morisette tribute show .

Favorite street to ride on:

I love the Shore Parkway Greenway trail from Shirley Chisholm Park to the Gil Hodges Bridge. The scenery is gorgeous year-round, and because it is completely segregated from traffic, it allows a more meandering pace to truly take it all in.

Why I like working for Bike New York:

I love Bike New York’s commitment to building community. I am passionate about serving NYC communities, and I am grateful to have the ability to work with so many diverse populations through Bike New York’s mission of empowerment, advocacy, and education. Bike New York’s own community of riders is so engaged and responsive, it is truly an honor to be a part of it.

 

Jeremy Lockett

Community Outreach Manager

Jeremy is experienced in government relations, non-profit affairs, and community organizing. He is passionate about bringing pro-social activities and advocacy to groups and individuals in order for them to receive equitable services and avenues to seek social well-being, mental health, and economic growth.

 

He has worked with underrepresented populations that have experienced the criminal justice system, foster care, and  housing instability. As a Community Outreach Manager for Bike New York, Jeremy looks forward to sharing and expanding Bike New York’s free bike education classes to more New Yorkers, pushing for safer streets, and supporting Bike New York’s community activation and advocacy efforts.

 

I like working for Bike New York because:
The work that Bike New York is doing combines my lived and work experiences by having bicycling be a vessel to activate and advocate for more equitable communities and strengthen the everyday lives of all New Yorkers.
Home town:

Initially Fitchburg, MA , but mainly Belmont, MA.

Last good book read:

If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin.

Dream vacation:

Morocco or Japan.
Bike I wish for:

70’s Schwinn Stingray 5 Speed

Devon DeLucia

Director, Events

Devon joined Bike New York as the Director of Events in 2019, but her love of events goes way back to her college years when she was involved with UDance, a philanthropic dance marathon at the University of Delaware. Since then, Devon has been a leader in creating turnkey experiences for non-profits, big brands, and athletic organizations. Prior to her current role, Devon worked for an experiential sports marketing agency where she spearheaded large-scale events for partners such as American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen, Ben & Jerry’s, and the U.S. Golf Association.

 

Hometown:

Long Island, NY

Favorite New York restaurant:

Taverna Kyclades in Astoria, Queens

I like working for Bike New York because:

Creating events that take thousands of people to new places on their bikes — like the FDR Drive and the Verrazzano Bridge!

Ask me about:

My family’s famous recipe for rice balls.

 

Chantal Hardy

Associate Director of Education

Chantal is a native New Yorker and a League Cycling Instructor with a passion for promoting the bicycle as a vehicle for independence and sustainability. She is committed to promoting equity, building community, and empowering individuals through her position as Associate Director of Education and her work with the Gear Femmes program.

 

After graduating from Oberlin College with a degree in Environmental Studies, Chantal spent a number of years in Boston, where she earned her Master’s in Teaching in Art Education at Tufts University and fell in love with cycling. She began her work with Bike New York as a volunteer, and has since held several roles, from working with youth at Recycle-A-Bicycle to Volunteer and Event Production Manager.

 

Hometown:

New York, NY

Favorite New York restaurant:

Foxface in the East Village! It’s not so much a restaurant as a takeout window featuring creative, unusual, and delicious sandwiches.

I like working for Bike New York because:

I believe deeply in Bike New York’s mission of making biking accessible to all New Yorkers through education and advocacy. I’m especially committed to closing the “fender gap” in cycling through my work with Gear Femmes.  Biking is for everybody and every body!
Ask me about:
Artmaking, buttonquails, and what not to wear when biking in cold weather (hint: cotton is the enemy).

Favorite street to ride on:

I love biking around Randall’s Island. It’s such an oasis! In my more adrenaline-fueled moments I get a thrill riding down Broadway through Times Square, especially at night with all the marquees lit up.

 

Aldo Barahona

Associate Director, Events

Aldo’s history with Bike New Year goes back to 2016, when he first joined the team as a freelancer to help produce the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. He has over 10 years of experience as an event professional, with a passion for event production. As an event consultant, Aldo has helped produce events for nonprofits, live performances, award ceremonies, multi-day sales meetings, and more.

 

Hometown:

Bayside, NY

Favorite New York restaurant:

Peruvian cuisine is my favorite. It would have to be between Pio Pio and Jora restaurant in Long Island City.

I like working for Bike New York because:

I like being part of a company that promotes better quality of life through cycling and is helping the city transition to a more sustainable future through our educational programs and annual events.

Bike I wish for:

I’m happy with my Trek Emonda road bike. My favorite streets to ride on are Vernon Blvd and Kent Ave. I enjoy the route and the view of the NYC skyline.

 

Suzette Abreu

Education Operations Manager.

Suzette moved to New York from the Dominican Republic in the early 2000’s. Upon graduating from Prep for Prep’s leadership and educational program in 2012, she attended an independent boarding school in Massachusetts. Soon after she received her Bachelors of Science from Cornell University in 2020. 

 

She values biking as an accessible mode of transportation and wishes to continue supporting her community through her work at Bike New York.

Hometown:

Santiago, Dominican Republic

Favorite New York restaurant:

Gyu Kaku

Dream vacation destination:

Japan

Last good book read:

All About Love by Bell Hooks

Nicknames:

Suzy

Favorite post-ride treat:

Ice cream!

Rich Conroy

Director, Education

Rich has been the Director of Education since starting at Bike New York in 2004. He has a masters and doctorate from University of Notre Dame, and his bike industry experience includes working for Metro Bicycles and teaching middle school kids for Recycle-A-Bicycle. In addition to being a League Cycling Instructor (LCI), he’s an LCI coach for the League of American Bicyclists. He has a brilliant, wonderful teenage daughter and three cats who are nice, but not so brilliant.

 

Hometown:

Lincoln, Nebraska

I like working for Bike New York because:

The people here are really fun to work with, and we have great programs that make an immediate difference in peoples’ lives.

Nicknames:

Dr. Mosholu, Professor Hipwader

Ask me about:

American History, World War II, 20th Century global history

Personal motto:

Never send plastic to do a job that requires metal.

Something people are surprised to learn about me:

I was studying to be a Catholic priest at one time.

Favorite post-ride treat:

Any very cold beer.

 

Jamie De Four

Director, Human Resources

Jamie moved to Brooklyn from the Caribbean island of Trinidad in 1990. In 2005, she graduated from Baruch College with a bachelor’s degree in Music Management. She also worked for an independent record label while earning her degree, in addition to a stint in publishing with Nielsen Company. She began her non-profit career at the Armory Foundation in 2005 and joined Bike New York in October 2010.

 

Hometown:
Brooklyn, but born in Trinidad and Tobago

Favorite New York restaurant:

I’m a foodie! I can’t just pick one. If I must choose, I will go with Sugarcane Restaurant in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Any dish that involves callaloo is amazing!

Nicknames:

Mimi, Jam, Jem Jem

Ask me about:

Caribbean culture, shoes (mostly heels), manicures, pedicures and food

Dream vacation destination:

Jade Mountain Resort, St. Lucia
Something people are surprised to learn about me:
I’m obsessed with Lionel Richie; I saw him live for the first time this past June. I think I was the youngest person in the crowd.
If I could have any bike in the world, it’d be:
A Brompton Folding Bike. It can fit in my closet next to the shoes.

Jon Orcutt

Director, Advocacy

Jon Orcutt has 30 years of experience shaping sustainable transportation policies. Before joining Bike New York in 2019, he was the Communications and Advocacy Director at TransitCenter, a foundation setting a national agenda for rebuilding mass transit in American cities.

Jon was Director of Policy at the NYC Department of Transportation from 2007 to 2014. He oversaw development of a new strategic plan for NYCDOT and was a leader of the team that initiated major street design innovations on New York City streets. Jon managed creation of the Citi Bike bike share system and coordinated development of Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero traffic safety policy.

Jon has also worked as a consultant to governments, organizations and companies on city transportation strategies, traffic safety, bike share systems, and bicycle transportation policies.  Earlier in his career, he served as Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives and the Tri-State Transportation Campaign.

 

Hometown:
Initially Boulder, CO, but mainly Lexington, MA
Favorite New York restaurant and what to order:
Adelina’s in Greenpoint – go for any of the pasta mains and one of the red cask wines.
I like working for Bike New York because:
It makes eminent sense for someone who has made a career of making NYC bike-friendly.
Hobbies:
I’m not at all well-rounded! Bike racing. Though also hiking, canoeing, backcountry skiing far from cities.
Ask me about:
NYC politics, fixing bikes, riding bikes, transportation developments in other cities.
Personal motto:
Ask forgiveness, not permission.
Something people are surprised to learn about me:
I have no educational background in planning or transportation.

Favorite street to ride on in New York and why:
The Pulaski Bridge bike path, i.e. the first NYC bridge lane fully repurposed and protected from car traffic.

Ralph Jean

Director, Recycle-A-Bicycle and Membership Program

Ralph’s cycling journey began as a 10 year old in a cul-de-sac in the suburbs of Atlanta.  He attended high school in the Bronx and studied English at Syracuse University before coming to Bike New York as a Summer Camp Youth Instructor in 2015. Ralph’s favorite bike quote is: “Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”

Hometown:
Atlanta, Georgia

Favorite New York restaurant:
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana – original tomato pie with mozzarella

Hobbies:
Cycling, basketball, and video games

Nickname:
TJ

Personal motto:
“Repetitio est mater studiorum” (Repetition is the mother of learning)

Dream vacation destination:
Bora Bora
Favorite post-ride treat:
Anything chocolate

Anne Shaw

Associate Director, Customer Service

Hometown:
Ottawa, Canada

I like working for Bike New York because:
I love the idea of teaching people how to ride (biking is one of the best feelings in the world, and for a kid it’s like having wings and wheels, all at the same time). Plus, I love the energy of the Tour; it’s better than espresso.

Hobbies:
Reading, cooking, gardening, finding new places to get lost and then back again.

Personal motto:
If you must hurt someone else in order to win, you have won nothing.

Last good book read:
The Martian.

Something people are surprised to learn about me:
I have synesthesia (I can see and feel music, hear flavors, etc.).

Favorite street to ride on in New York and why:
Shore Parkway Greenway Trail (not really a street), because it goes almost all the way to Nathan’s Famous in Coney Island