Championing Women in Transportation: A Panel Discussion on Leadership and Mentorship in Transportation for Women's History Month
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: Noon – 1 p.m. (PDT) via Zoom
Participants:
Moderator/Panelist: Karen Philbrick, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San José State University
Erin Rogers, CEO/General Manager, Omnitrans; Chair, California Transit Association Executive Committee
Alicia Trost, Chief Communications Officer, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
Toni Tinoco, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Communications, California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
Amanda Kahn, Senior Engineering Geologist, Caltrans
Join the California Transit Association, in partnership with the Mineta Transportation Institute and WTS Sacramento, for a discussion celebrating Women’s History Month. Hear from our panel of industry leaders about the importance of mentorship and champions for women in transit and transportation. As female leaders work to reach the C-suite, how can we work collectively to empower and inspire our female colleagues. Our panel will discuss their personal career trajectories, share best practices and advice.
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