Emily Bothell, AICP is the Senior Associate Transportation Planner at the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) in Iowa City, Iowa, where she leads project teams and coordinates with local governments on transportation issues. She has extensive experience in preparing transportation studies, managing state and federal grants, and using advanced transportation software, including travel demand modeling, traffic signal timing, and Geographic Information Systems. Previously, Emily worked as a Transportation Planner at West Central Initiative in Minnesota, where she managed active transportation projects across nine counties. Emily holds a Master of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Sports Studies with a Certificate in Public Health, all from The University of Iowa. In addition to her professional roles, Emily has been actively involved in the Iowa Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Iowa). Outside of work, Emily loves adventuring outdoors with her husband and two children.
