Regional Transit Programs Manager
Current• Convene a council of representatives of transportation operators, funders, providers and advocates across an 8 county region who work together to fill in gaps of transportation services for older adults, people with disabilities and low-income individuals.• Administer and support awarding federal grant of $1-2M annually, providing opportunities for agencies to apply for vehicles, operations, preventative maintenance and mobility management to solve gaps of transportation services in the Miami Valley Region. • Established the Miami Valley Age Friendly Network in partnership from The Dayton Foundation Encore Fellowship program• Implemented a multi-year grant program of $100K annually to encourage communities in the Miami Valley Region to join the AARP Age-Friendly States and Communities • Co-lead the development of the Miami Valley's first Active Transportation Plan which ensures the region will provide opportunity for safe and equitable transportation options for walking, biking and transit access.• In partnership with area agencies, assisted with securing $1M grant to address remote learning needs in Montgomery County during the Coronavirus shutdown.