Chris Staley – BOD Chair/Treasurer,Mark Pemble – BOD Secretary,
Joe Groberg – BOD Member, Katie Mathias – BOD Member, Haley Reed – BOD Member
IWBA – Southeast Idaho Council of Governments – Cowboy Ted’s Kids Club and Southeast Idaho Safe Routes to Schools – are launching their NEW Collaborative Human-Powered Transportation and Safe Routes to Schools program in BANNOCK – BEAR LAKE – BINGHAM – CARIBOU – FRANKLIN – ONEIDA and POWER counties in Southeast Idaho
Idaho Walk Bike Alliance is pleased to introduce and welcome our new members to the Board of Directors
Katie Mathias, M.Ed., J.D | Board Member | Boise, ID
Katie Mathias is the Deputy to the Associate Dean for Educator Preparation and Undergraduate Programs at Boise State University, where she manages staff and program operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and coordinates all activities related to student support, accreditation, and federal reporting. She serves as a representative for four-year public educator preparation programs on Idaho’s Professional Standards Commission, a role she previously coordinated at the Idaho Department of Education.
With extensive K-12 experience, Katie has taught in both public and independent schools and supported charter school board relations across more than 30 states. In addition to her institutional work, Katie serves the broader education community; she has been recognized for public service and civic engagement, including appointment as a commissioner with Serve Idaho, where she contributes to community service and volunteerism efforts statewide.
A proud AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) alum, she served in Class 9 in the Southeastern Region, an experience that deepened her commitment to public service. Originally from New Hampshire and raised in New Jersey, Katie now resides in Boise with her partner, Chris, and their two children. She holds both a Master’s in Education and a Juris Doctorate.
Haley Reed | Board Member | Idaho Falls, ID
Haley Reed is the Safe Routes to School Coordinator at Southeast Idaho Council of Governments. Haley works with the schools and cities across Bingham, Power, Bannock, Caribou, Oneida, Franklin, and Bear Lake counties, to encourage safe walking and biking practices. She also aids with community walk audits and projects to promote infrastructure that will protect kids on their route to school.
Haley received a bachelor’s degree in public health and began her career at the Utah County Health Department. In 2024, she moved to Pocatello with her husband and began working for Safe Routes to School shortly afterwards. She loves this field and enjoys focusing her work on programs that help families live healthy, active lives.
When not at work, Haley loves walking and hiking the various trails around Pocatello and playing tennis with her family.
Join IWBA in supporting Team Red, White and Blue for the GWOT 100 mile challenge in Idaho in February
The GWOT 100 is a national 100-mile challenge honoring those who served during the Global War on Terror. Inspired by the 15-year tradition of the Taji 100, this new chapter—led by Team Red, White & Blue—carries this event forward. This is first and foremost a virtual event – our goal is to get as many people as possible moving 100 miles in February.
GWOT 100 – National Virtual Challenge (Main Event)
Complete 100 miles during February in any way you choose: run, walk, ruck, cycle, swim, row, SkiErg, elliptical, stair climber, or Jacob’s Ladder. Go solo or with your community—what matters is showing up and honoring our nation’s heroes.
This event is for everyone – not just GWOT vets. Sign up, challenge yourself, and be part of something special.
Choose Your Experience:
Free Option – Join at no cost and be part of the movement.
Please consider a first-of-year donation to Help FUND our efforts to encourage kids and families to SAFELY Walk – Bike and Roll across Idaho – by sponsoring a Human-Powered Transportation program
www.idahowalkbike.org/transportation
or making a first-of-year donation online at www.idahowalkbike.org
