Our Team
B. Brian Park
Board Chair
Brian Park is a Professor in the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Systems and Information Engieering at the University of Virginia and serves as Chair of CCI. He is recognized for his leadership in transportation systems, mobility innovation, and data-driven infrastructure research. As CCI Chair, he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, students, industry, and public-sector partners. His work advances innovative solutions that connect research, education, and real-world impact. Through his leadership, CCI continues to strengthen UVA’s role in addressing complex societal and technological challenges.
Andrew Mondschein
Board Co-Chair
Andrew Mondschein is an Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Virginia and serves as CCI Co-Chair. He is recognized for his research on transportation systems, travel behavior, and equitable access to mobility, with a focus on how technology shapes cities and communities. As CCI Co-Chair, he helps advance interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together expertise in planning, engineering, data science, and public policy. His leadership supports innovative research and practical solutions that promote sustainable, accessible, and resilient communities.
Lucas Ames
Board Member
Lucas Ames is the Founder of Smart Cville and Associate Director of Organizational Systems and Technology at Global Online Academy (GOA). At GOA he is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s use of technology represents best practices in online teaching and learning and aligns with its mission and values. Leveraging data to obtain the best learning outcomes for students and utilizing APIs to extend online learning platforms are key parts of his role. Lucas strongly believes that technology has democratized civic engagement in a way that allows all citizens to help solve public problems. Lucas lives in the City with his wife, daughter, and son.