Volunteer Staff

Christine Frandsen, Executive Director

After being inspired by cycling  and walking culture in other countries, the Frandsens moved to downtown Provo in 2018 and soon after purchased a used cargo bike. From grocery store runs to school drop-off, walking and biking in Provo has added freedom and joy to the everyday parts of life. As executive director, Christine enjoys engaging with elected officials, partner organizations, and motivated volunteers to progress active transportation initiatives in Provo. Christine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations from BYU and works as a product marketing manager for a healthcare technology company.

Chelsea Silva, Communications Director

Impressed by Provo’s biking infrastructure and wanting to give back to the community, Chelsea joined BikeWalk Provo in 2021. She likes to ride her bike to do quick errands for the adventure and the relaxation that comes with riding. Chelsea has a Masters of Science in Environmental Sciences & Policy and she works remotely as an environmental social science researcher with Purdue University.

Aaron Skabelund, Operations Director

Aaron Skabelund helped to revive the Provo Bicycle Committee in 2008, and establish the Campus Bicycle Committee at Brigham Young University a few years later. He loves his day job as a historian of modern Japan at BYU and the opportunities that it has given him to see great biking and walking cities around the world and have the time to advocate for active transportation and transit in Provo.

Kira Johnson – Volunteer Coordinator

Kira first got involved with BikeWalk Provo in 2017 as a student at BYU. Her daily bike commute inspired her to advocate for safer streets, and thankfully there was a group of engaged citizens organizing that advocacy. Outside of her work as director of Provo Bicycle Collective, Kira enjoys going on walks and hikes with her dog, jumping in the river, birdwatching, playing chess, making food with friends, and watching a good 90’s rom-com.

Clark Pixton, Research and Data Director

When he and his family moved to Provo, Clark chose to get a bike instead of a second car. Little did he know how a daily bike commute would change his view of his community and add new depth to his life.

Professionally, Clark is a data scientist at Zoba, where he works to help urban mobility companies understand demand patterns and increase ride volume. He holds a PhD in Operations Research from MIT.