Undoubtedly, the transportation technology industry has undergone a remarkable digital transformation over the past decade.
The Women in Transit reception was the brainchild of Sima Vajdani, PE, VP of the California Business Group for LAN. It was her idea three years ago to bring together women in transit and celebrate their accomplishments.
Sponsored by National Express Shuttle & Transit, the event, held in conjunction with APTA TRANSform & EXPO, brought together emerging professionals and industry leaders to recognize the outstanding efforts aligned with LIT's mission.
The award was presented to her after she delivered a keynote speech to 300 registered attendees at LIT’s 2023 Leadership Summit luncheon in Washington, D.C.
The goals were developed through a collaborative process with MBTA staff and stakeholders.
The agency joins 17 organizations in the country recognized by Parity.org as those creating the culture and conditions in which people of color and women can excel.
Laura Grams, Transit Planning Practice Leader at HDR, discussed the latest topics in the transit industry with METRO.
The grant will also support the creation of a new community recruitment manager, which will be responsible for creating new and innovative hiring strategies to meet the agency’s employment needs.
Maria Doucettperry will play a key role holding Sound Transit accountable to advancing and elevating its values and commitments for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront of everything the agency does.
LIT members receive priority consideration into the program as a membership benefit, making this a perfect time to join the organization for development opportunities such as this, among other benefits.
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