Stewart Mader works with transit agencies and policy makers to build better transit, and he is a contributor to numerous media outlets on transit policy. Stewart founded and leads the VaxTransit initiative, with more than 580 agencies in the US and Canada providing access to COVID-19 vaccines.Stewart previously served as the public face of NJ Transit, where he streamlined customer communication with new digital and social media tools, improved customer experience with contactless fare payment and a performance dashboard for 270 million annual passenger trips, and created a video series profiling frontline transit workers. Stewart also helped establish, led, and served as chief spokesperson for PATH Riders Council for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s 80 million annual riders.Expertise- Building high-performing, creative teams in a digital world- Incorporating diverse perspectives and leading change in demanding situations- Advising C-suite executives and board members- Developing business opportunities and devising solutions- Delivering dynamic customer experiences in multiple environments