Compare Versions - DC PR25-0888 : District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

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28	28	LE PhilMendelson
29	29	APROPOSEDRESOLUTION
30	30	INTHECOUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA
31	31	ToreappointMs.SpringWorthasanalternatememberoftheBoardofDirectorsofthe
32	32	WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority.
33	33	RESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA,Thatthis
34	34	resolutionmaybecitedasthe“BoardofDirectorsoftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit
35	35	AuthoritySpringWorthReappointmentResolutionof2024”.
36	36	Sec.2.TheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiaappoints:
37	37	SpringWorth
38	38	KennedyStreetNW
39	39	Washington,DC20011
40	40	(Ward4)
41	41	asanalternatememberoftheBoardofDirectorsoftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit
42	42	Authorityinaccordancewithsection5oftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority
43	43	Compact,approvedNovember6,1966(80Stat.1324;D.C.OfficialCode§9-1107.01(5)),and
44	44	theWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthorityBoardofDirectorsActof2012,effective
45	45	April27,2013(D.C.Law19-286;D.C.OfficialCode§9-1108.11),foratermtoendJune30,
46	46	2028.
47	47	Sec.3.TheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiashalltransmitacopyofthisresolution,
48	48	uponitsadoption,totheappointee,theWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority,andto
49	49	theOfficeoftheMayor.
50	50	Sec.4.Thisresolutionshalltakeeffectimmediately.
51	51	1 Spring Worth
52	52	www.LinkedIn.com/in/springworth
53	53	Transportation Practitioner ▪ Coalition Builder ▪ Program Manager
54	54	Project Management ▪ Presentations ▪ Stakeholder Engagement ▪ Collaborative Strategies ▪ Grantmaking
55	55	Transportation Practitioner. Draw on 15+ years of hands-on outreach, government agency, grant-writing, and project leadership
56	56	experience—combined with persuasive communication skills—to drive positive change.
57	57	Consensus Builder. Collaborate across internal teams, other government agencies, and external organizations to galvanize
58	58	support for comprehensive transportation strategies that promote equity and reduce climate change.
59	59	Project Manager. Steer complex conceptual plans through to successful implementation by coordinating multiple teams and
60	60	resources to deliver projects that have far-reaching community and environmental impact.
61	61	Trusted Coalition Builder. Serve as a bridge connecting marginalized communities and their government agencies.
62	62	Dynamic Facilitator & Speaker. Deliver presentations that inspire large, diverse, communities and stakeholders, and influence
63	63	high-ranking elected officials, fearlessly leading difficult conversations with full transparency to get the job done.
64	64	CAREER EXPERIENCE
65	65	District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) Washington, DC
66	66	WMATA BUDGET & POLICY MANAGER 2022–Present
67	67	SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 2019-2022
68	68	TRANSPORTATION PLANNER 2013–2019
69	69	Conduct policy analysis on transit issues and advise District WMATA board members. Manage Consultant teams and Interns
70	70	while serving as a liaison to WMATA transit agency. Lead meetings with City Council and serve as point person for roadway
71	71	design, construction, and delivery of cutting-edge projects with budgets averaging $5M. Manage planning and environmental
72	72	process for transportation projects. Develop and oversee all strategic constituent correspondence and business outreach. Work
73	73	with colleagues across the country to develop standards for bus rapid transit systems. Lead community engagement that has
74	74	included presentations at 50+ meetings for up to 70 residents at ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commission), stakeholder, and
75	75	other public meetings. Managed Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 Grant Program. Contributed to the development
76	76	of the federal Low or No Emission Grant and the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant.
77	77	Presented to Mayor Bowser in September 2019.
78	78	▪ Present key policy feedback to the District’s WMATA Board Members prior to monthly board and committee meetings on
79	79	best practices for optimizing bus and rail operations.
80	80	▪ 16
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82	82	Street NW Bus Lanes Project: Managed one of the most high-profile and innovative transportation projects in DC—a
83	83	project completed in only a few municipalities nationwide.
84	84	— Gained community support and developed feasibility plan: Anticipated and overcame obstacles facing the 16
85	85	th
86	86	Street
87	87	NW corridor.
88	88	▪ H Street NW Bus Priority Project and MLK, Jr. Avenue Bus Priority Project: Managed 2 additional bus priority projects,
89	89	including one that was developed as part of Mayor Bowser’s Covid Response.
90	90	— Partnered with real estate developers to ensure all transportation development plans maintained safe access (per ADA
91	91	guidelines) to bus stops during construction and that bus stops remained open during and after construction.
92	92	▪ Bus Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE): Radically improved bus reliability and speed leading all elements of the project—
93	93	including procurement and delivery—for one of only a handful of cities in the country to enforce bus lanes and bus stops. Will
94	94	coordinate with WMATA on the placement of ~ 140 bus-mounted cameras.
95	95	The Capital City Fellows Program—District of Columbia Washington, DC
96	96	CAPITAL CITY FELLOW 2011–2013
97	97	The Capital City Fellows Program prepares Fellows to meet the challenges of local government public service.
98	98	Selected for mayoral initiative designed to attract recent master's degree graduates and develop management talent for the city
99	99	in public administration, public policy, urban planning, social work, and related fields. Fellows met with high-level city officials
100	100	and participated in educational and professional development training and seminars.
101	101	Completed four 6-month rotations with 4 departments and divisions across District government
102	102
103	103	Spring Worth ▪ ▪
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105	105	Department of Health, Office of the Director
106	106	▪ Contributed to the development of the Healthy People 2020 Plan that established DC’s 9-year health agenda.
107	107	▪ Researched best practices for community assessment and engagement, consensus building, strategic planning, and outcome
108	108	measures. Coordinated with stakeholders and advised staff.
109	109	District Department of Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Team, Planning & Sustainability Division
110	110	▪ Led public outreach for Bike-to-Work Day, Capital Bikeshare, and Car-Free Day.
111	111	▪ Contributed to the implementation of the L Street NW Cycletrack.
112	112	Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Accommodations Division
113	113	▪ Co-led administration of the Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Dwelling Unit Programs: Reviewed covenants, researched
114	114	properties, contacted internal/external stakeholders, drafted letters, tracked properties, and assisted with program policy
115	115	development.
116	116	District Department of Transportation, Transit Delivery Division
117	117	▪ Helped draft the federal TIGER grant application for Streetcar.
118	118	▪ Served as transit lead, reviewing/providing transportation feedback on real estate and commercial development projects.
119	119	▪ Played leadership role in the federal Section 5310 program budget and funding disbursement.
120	120	Congresswoman Louise Slaughter’s Office Washington, DC
121	121	INTERN 2011
122	122	Responded to constituent requests for general information and other inquiries. Attended legislative hearings and assisted with
123	123	written policy recommendations related to topics such as hydrofracking, women, and healthcare. Organized tours.
124	124	New York State Senate Regional Office Rochester, NY
125	125	INTERIM DIRECTOR 2009–2010
126	126	LEAD COORDINATOR 2009
127	127	Represented the State Senate as liaison to various community groups, organizations, and city departments and agencies.
128	128	Facilitated formation of census partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, and other local agencies. Organized local
129	129	Senate events. Prepared and oversaw municipal document preparation. Implemented staff work plans.
130	130	▪ Promoted to oversee Rochester office within 1 year.
131	131	▪ Led team of 4 while raising visibility of issues and communicating local needs to State offices in Albany.
132	132	City Manager’s Office Norfolk, VA
133	133	NATIONAL URBAN FELLOW \| GRADUATE FELLOW 2007–2008
134	134	Prepared detailed, comprehensive policy proposals and reports to support the City Manager’s objective recommendations to the
135	135	City Council. Topics included historic preservation policy, facility naming policy, and the managed competition initiative.
136	136	Pathstone, Inc. Rochester, NY
137	137	COMMUNITY PROJECT MANAGER 2004–2007
138	138	Pathstone is a nonprofit community development and human services organization that has offices in 7 states and Puerto Rico.
139	139	Managed development and implementation of the Marketview Heights Neighborhood Plan for this underserved minority
140	140	neighborhood in Rochester. Organized and facilitated monthly community meetings/events, including film screenings, block
141	141	parties, clean-ups & flower plantings. Produced public relations materials such as press releases, fliers, calendars & newsletters.
142	142	CONFERENCE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
143	143	PRESENTER ▪ APTA (American Public Transportation Association) Mobility Conferences 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
144	144	PRESENTER ▪ Women in Transportation Seminar Annual Conference 2017
145	145	BOARD & PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
146	146	CHAIR ▪ Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Public Transportation Committee, Washington, DC 2022-present
147	147	SUBCOMMITTEE SECRETARY ▪ APTA Bus Rapid Transit, Washington, DC 2017–2022
148	148	WORKING GROUP VICE CHAIR ▪ APTA Bus Rapid Transit, Washington, DC 2017–2020
149	149	EDUCATION
150	150	WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND COACHING PROGRAM ▪ DDOT, Washington, DC 2018
151	151	EMERGING LEADER PROGRAM ▪ APTA, Washington, DC 2017
152	152	MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ▪ City University of New York at Baruch, New York, NY 2008
153	153	BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY & HISTORY ▪ University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 2004

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APROPOSEDRESOLUTION

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INTHECOUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA

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ToreappointMs.SpringWorthasanalternatememberoftheBoardofDirectorsofthe

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WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority.

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RESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA,Thatthis

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resolutionmaybecitedasthe“BoardofDirectorsoftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit

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AuthoritySpringWorthReappointmentResolutionof2024”.

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SpringWorth

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KennedyStreetNW

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Washington,DC20011

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(Ward4)

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asanalternatememberoftheBoardofDirectorsoftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit

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Authorityinaccordancewithsection5oftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority

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Compact,approvedNovember6,1966(80Stat.1324;D.C.OfficialCode§9-1107.01(5)),and

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theWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthorityBoardofDirectorsActof2012,effective

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April27,2013(D.C.Law19-286;D.C.OfficialCode§9-1108.11),foratermtoendJune30,

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2028.

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Sec.3.TheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiashalltransmitacopyofthisresolution,

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uponitsadoption,totheappointee,theWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority,andto

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theOfficeoftheMayor.

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Sec.4.Thisresolutionshalltakeeffectimmediately.

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1 Spring Worth

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www.LinkedIn.com/in/springworth

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Transportation Practitioner ▪ Coalition Builder ▪ Program Manager

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Project Management ▪ Presentations ▪ Stakeholder Engagement ▪ Collaborative Strategies ▪ Grantmaking

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Transportation Practitioner. Draw on 15+ years of hands-on outreach, government agency, grant-writing, and project leadership

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experience—combined with persuasive communication skills—to drive positive change.

57

Consensus Builder. Collaborate across internal teams, other government agencies, and external organizations to galvanize

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support for comprehensive transportation strategies that promote equity and reduce climate change.

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Project Manager. Steer complex conceptual plans through to successful implementation by coordinating multiple teams and

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resources to deliver projects that have far-reaching community and environmental impact.

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Trusted Coalition Builder. Serve as a bridge connecting marginalized communities and their government agencies.

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Dynamic Facilitator & Speaker. Deliver presentations that inspire large, diverse, communities and stakeholders, and influence

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high-ranking elected officials, fearlessly leading difficult conversations with full transparency to get the job done.

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CAREER EXPERIENCE

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District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) Washington, DC

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WMATA BUDGET & POLICY MANAGER 2022–Present

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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 2019-2022

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TRANSPORTATION PLANNER 2013–2019

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Conduct policy analysis on transit issues and advise District WMATA board members. Manage Consultant teams and Interns

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while serving as a liaison to WMATA transit agency. Lead meetings with City Council and serve as point person for roadway

71

design, construction, and delivery of cutting-edge projects with budgets averaging $5M. Manage planning and environmental

72

process for transportation projects. Develop and oversee all strategic constituent correspondence and business outreach. Work

73

with colleagues across the country to develop standards for bus rapid transit systems. Lead community engagement that has

74

included presentations at 50+ meetings for up to 70 residents at ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commission), stakeholder, and

75

other public meetings. Managed Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 Grant Program. Contributed to the development

76

of the federal Low or No Emission Grant and the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant.

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Presented to Mayor Bowser in September 2019.

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▪ Present key policy feedback to the District’s WMATA Board Members prior to monthly board and committee meetings on

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best practices for optimizing bus and rail operations.

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▪ 16

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th

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Street NW Bus Lanes Project: Managed one of the most high-profile and innovative transportation projects in DC—a

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project completed in only a few municipalities nationwide.

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— Gained community support and developed feasibility plan: Anticipated and overcame obstacles facing the 16

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Street

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NW corridor.

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▪ H Street NW Bus Priority Project and MLK, Jr. Avenue Bus Priority Project: Managed 2 additional bus priority projects,

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including one that was developed as part of Mayor Bowser’s Covid Response.

90

— Partnered with real estate developers to ensure all transportation development plans maintained safe access (per ADA

91

guidelines) to bus stops during construction and that bus stops remained open during and after construction.

92

▪ Bus Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE): Radically improved bus reliability and speed leading all elements of the project—

93

including procurement and delivery—for one of only a handful of cities in the country to enforce bus lanes and bus stops. Will

94

coordinate with WMATA on the placement of ~ 140 bus-mounted cameras.

95

The Capital City Fellows Program—District of Columbia Washington, DC

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CAPITAL CITY FELLOW 2011–2013

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The Capital City Fellows Program prepares Fellows to meet the challenges of local government public service.

98

Selected for mayoral initiative designed to attract recent master's degree graduates and develop management talent for the city

99

in public administration, public policy, urban planning, social work, and related fields. Fellows met with high-level city officials

100

and participated in educational and professional development training and seminars.

101

Completed four 6-month rotations with 4 departments and divisions across District government

102

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Spring Worth ▪ ▪

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Department of Health, Office of the Director

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▪ Contributed to the development of the Healthy People 2020 Plan that established DC’s 9-year health agenda.

107

▪ Researched best practices for community assessment and engagement, consensus building, strategic planning, and outcome

108

measures. Coordinated with stakeholders and advised staff.

109

District Department of Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Team, Planning & Sustainability Division

110

▪ Led public outreach for Bike-to-Work Day, Capital Bikeshare, and Car-Free Day.

111

▪ Contributed to the implementation of the L Street NW Cycletrack.

112

Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Accommodations Division

113

▪ Co-led administration of the Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Dwelling Unit Programs: Reviewed covenants, researched

114

properties, contacted internal/external stakeholders, drafted letters, tracked properties, and assisted with program policy

115

development.

116

District Department of Transportation, Transit Delivery Division

117

▪ Helped draft the federal TIGER grant application for Streetcar.

118

▪ Served as transit lead, reviewing/providing transportation feedback on real estate and commercial development projects.

119

▪ Played leadership role in the federal Section 5310 program budget and funding disbursement.

120

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter’s Office Washington, DC

121

INTERN 2011

122

Responded to constituent requests for general information and other inquiries. Attended legislative hearings and assisted with

123

written policy recommendations related to topics such as hydrofracking, women, and healthcare. Organized tours.

124

New York State Senate Regional Office Rochester, NY

125

INTERIM DIRECTOR 2009–2010

126

LEAD COORDINATOR 2009

127

Represented the State Senate as liaison to various community groups, organizations, and city departments and agencies.

128

Facilitated formation of census partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, and other local agencies. Organized local

129

Senate events. Prepared and oversaw municipal document preparation. Implemented staff work plans.

130

▪ Promoted to oversee Rochester office within 1 year.

131

▪ Led team of 4 while raising visibility of issues and communicating local needs to State offices in Albany.

132

City Manager’s Office Norfolk, VA

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NATIONAL URBAN FELLOW | GRADUATE FELLOW 2007–2008

134

Prepared detailed, comprehensive policy proposals and reports to support the City Manager’s objective recommendations to the

135

City Council. Topics included historic preservation policy, facility naming policy, and the managed competition initiative.

136

Pathstone, Inc. Rochester, NY

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COMMUNITY PROJECT MANAGER 2004–2007

138

Pathstone is a nonprofit community development and human services organization that has offices in 7 states and Puerto Rico.

139

Managed development and implementation of the Marketview Heights Neighborhood Plan for this underserved minority

140

neighborhood in Rochester. Organized and facilitated monthly community meetings/events, including film screenings, block

141

parties, clean-ups & flower plantings. Produced public relations materials such as press releases, fliers, calendars & newsletters.

142

CONFERENCE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

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PRESENTER ▪ APTA (American Public Transportation Association) Mobility Conferences 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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PRESENTER ▪ Women in Transportation Seminar Annual Conference 2017

145

BOARD & PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

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CHAIR ▪ Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Public Transportation Committee, Washington, DC 2022-present

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SUBCOMMITTEE SECRETARY ▪ APTA Bus Rapid Transit, Washington, DC 2017–2022

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WORKING GROUP VICE CHAIR ▪ APTA Bus Rapid Transit, Washington, DC 2017–2020

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EDUCATION

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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND COACHING PROGRAM ▪ DDOT, Washington, DC 2018

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EMERGING LEADER PROGRAM ▪ APTA, Washington, DC 2017

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MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ▪ City University of New York at Baruch, New York, NY 2008

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY & HISTORY ▪ University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 2004

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