Our Team
Akasha Lawrence Spence, CEO
Ashley Pryce, COO
Ami Goswami, Associate
Akasha is an innovator, change agent, and intuitive strategist who puts community first. Her work serves as an incubator for economic justice, the creation of economic sovereignty and liberation in frontline communities.
She is the CEO & Principal Strategist at Fifth Element Community Development and Consulting—fortifying strategically underserved communities through decision making power in public policy and the built environment.
Ashley is an urban planner and advocacy strategist with over 10 years of experience spanning consulting, advocacy, local government, public health, and real estate. She has a deep knowledge of and passion for public transit including long range and other strategic planning, equity planning, and improving speed and reliability targets. Her work centers on better serving the riders who depend on transit the most.
Ami is a strategic thinker, problem solver, and creative individual. With 14 years of experience in public education, Ami is now focused on supporting the education workforce, community engagement strategy, and cultural curation. Her approach to work emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and iterative development, promoting a culture of innovation and problem-solving.