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Historically, transit management has been the domain of men, but gender barriers are falling fast. Four top transit managers discuss their rise through the ranks.
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Lauren Skiver, COO of Transdev U.S., has worked her way to the top of the transit industry after beginning her career as a maintenance clerk. Skiver opens up about her path to leading an agency, the challenges of working as a woman in transit, and more.
Read More →Transit industry stalwart Ann Derby went from working at a TV station to a notable career at INIT, serving as director, marketing & events. Not every person has had the same career path as Derby, and she now shares her unique insight into working in transit.
Read More →Meredith Greene has built a 20-year career in public transportation with a passion and confidence that she found along the way. Now, Greene shares how other women working in transit can find theirs.
Read More →Lauren Cochran Scoville is a zero-emission advocate, breast cancer survivor, and an overall important figure in the transit industry. Cochran Scoville shares why she became passionate about zero-emission transportation and advice for other women working in transportation.
Read More →The women who responded to Metro’s survey identified safety concerns as the top barrier to riding transit.
Read More →A recent initiative signed by Sec. Ray LaHood at the Women's Transportation Seminar aims to encourage more women to pursue math and science degrees for careers in transportation. This year's annual seminar, was titled, "The Right Place at the Right Time." This may be exactly the right place and time for this initiative — with the recession as an unfortunate guide — to turn the tide in employment numbers for women in transportation.
Read More →As President/CEO of the Women's Transportation Seminar, Ferranto is bringing her passion for working with nonprofits and skillful fundraising abilities to grow the organization for the future.
Read More →My name is Laura Wilbanks and I'm the chief marketing officer for Thomson Reuters. I have over 25 years’ deep marketing experience...
Read More →A look at the career of WSP USA's national market leader for transit and rail.
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