Posts by Kate Jentoft-Herr — Engagement Manager

Kate Jentoft-Herr is GGWash’s Engagement Manager. Previously the Development Manager at the Coalition for Smarter Growth, Kate is interested in exploring the relationships between land-use, racism, and the Climate Crisis and in making discussion of urban issues accessible to folks from all backgrounds. She loves DC and being able to walk to work.

Meet our spring 2024 interns!

About GGWashBy Gauri Girirajan (Engagement Intern), Beckett Neustad (Intern), Kate Jentoft-Herr (Engagement Manager) March 15, 2024

GGWash regularly hosts student interns. For spring 2024, we’re welcoming two new interns, and welcoming back two “veterans.” Keep reading…
Meet our spring 2023 interns!

About GGWashBy Jacy Heidorn (Former Engagement Fellow), Karly Meyer (Former Engagement Fellow), Paul Medvetsky (Fomer Engagement Intern), Kate Jentoft-Herr (Engagement Manager) February 3, 2023

This spring, GGWash is thrilled to welcome Jacy Heidorn, Karly Meyer, and Paul Medvetsky to our team. Keep reading…
Events: It’s almost Transit Equity Day

EventsBy Kate Jentoft-Herr (Engagement Manager) January 23, 2023

Celebrate Transit Equity day, meet up with YIMBYS in DC, learn how changes to our transportation system can prevent human trafficking, and more in this week’s events. Keep reading…
Events: Support missing middle housing in Arlington

EventsBy Kate Jentoft-Herr (Engagement Manager) January 17, 2023

Testify in support of more housing in Arlington. Come meet your neighbors at our first ward 1.5 meet-up of 2023. Learn about how leading media organizations are working to regain public trust. More in this week’s events. Keep reading…
Events: Are you ready for TransportationCamp DC 2023?

EventsBy Kate Jentoft-Herr (Engagement Manager) January 3, 2023

It’s the first events post of 2023! Make your plans to attend TransportationCamp DC on January 7 and read on to learn how to help WABA plan their advocacy agenda in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
What a year! GGWash’s highlights from 2022

About GGWashBy Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Executive Director), George Kevin Jordan (Former Editor-in-Chief), Kate Jentoft-Herr (Engagement Manager) December 19, 2022

In a big year for housing, land use, transportation, and the political environment in which these issues are decided, GGWash looks back at highlights from 2022 and sets its sights on 2023. Keep reading…
Events: Make your plans for TransportationCamp DC 2023!

EventsBy Kate Jentoft-Herr (Engagement Manager) December 19, 2022

It’s GGWash’s last events post of 2022! Make your plans to attend TransportationCamp DC on January 7 and read on to learn how to help WABA plan their advocacy agenda in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
Events: Join Friends of the DC Streetcar for a candidate forum

EventsBy Kate Jentoft-Herr (Engagement Manager) October 11, 2022

Attend an at-large DC Council candidate forum hosted by Friends of the DC Streetcar. Learn how planners are prioritizing equity in transit-oriented development. Weigh in on plans to improve bus, pedestrian, and cyclist access on US-29. Keep reading…
Events: Learn about local adaptation strategies for extreme heat

EventsBy Kate Jentoft-Herr (Engagement Manager) August 22, 2022

Sign up for GGWash’s upcoming webinar about local solutions to extreme heat, attend Open Streets in your neighborhood, and save the date for GGWash’s Fall Mixer, plus more in this week’s events. Keep reading…
Events: Share your thoughts on Montgomery County’s Thrive 2050 general plan

EventsBy Kate Jentoft-Herr (Engagement Manager) August 15, 2022

Be part of the discussion about Montgomery County’s Thrive 2050 general plan. Learn about future plans for the New York Ave NE corridor. Sign up for GGWash’s upcoming webinar about local solutions to extreme heat. Keep reading…