Madeleine Pelzel uses their design and architecture background, ability explaining technical issues, and local organizing experience to empower communities. As a planner at Huitt-Zollars, they are working on building robust public infrastructure, including bus networks, safe and usable sidewalks, commuter rail systems, and safe street design. Madeleine also works on improving accessibility for people biking in Houston by launching and maintaining Houston's first comprehensive biking guide. Madeleine graduated from Rice University's School of Architecture and serves on the board of BikeHouston.