Black History Month Celebrations!
"Traveling through the Black Experience - A Celebration of Transportation Excellence" was a remarkable luncheon and panel discussion held on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the InterContinental Hotel Downtown LA. Organized in partnership with the Los Angeles Chapter of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), the event aimed to honor Black History Month by exploring the profound impact of transportation systems on communities' health and welfare.
The occasion brought together professionals dedicated to advancing transportation excellence, from the past to the future. The panel discussion included insightful conversations about the historical significance, present challenges, and future innovations in transportation, particularly focusing on uplifting communities.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors whose continuous support made this event possible:
Bronze Sponsors: Parsons, Morgner, HDR
Silver Sponsor: AMAC LA
Gold Sponsor: LA Metro
We also express our sincere appreciation to our esteemed panelists and speakers:
Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, LA Metro Board Member
Randall Winston, Deputy Mayor of Public Works, City of Los Angeles
Timothy Coffee, CEO of TEC Constructors and Engineers
Lee Burner, Executive Director and VP of Long Beach Transit
Stephanie Leslie, Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Project Director, LA Metro
Charlene Reynolds, Airport Director, John Wayne Airport