Jacob is a Research Project Coordinator for the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) at Rutgers University. His professional interests include bicycle and pedestrian safety, equitable communities, and initiatives such as Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

Prior to joining VTC, Jacob was a Transportation Planning Associate at Greater Mercer TMA, where he focused on a variety of bicycle and pedestrian safety projects.

Jacob received his B.A. in Romance Languages and Social Sciences from the University of Oregon and his MCRP from the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. He also holds an M.A. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the Biden School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware.

Jacob is also an aspiring Jeopardy! contestant.