About Us

Staff

Valerie Neilson, AICP - Executive Director

Primary Responsibilities

  • Governing Board
  • Strategic Planning
  • Regional Coordination
  • Legislative & Policy Initiative
Valerie Neilson
Executive Director

Primary Responsibilities

  • Program Development
  • Vision Zero & Safety Data
  • Performance Measures
Andrew Uhlir
Deputy Director of Programs

Primary Responsibilities

  • Multimodal Development
  • Complete Streets Initiatives
  • Vision Zero Action Plan & Initiatives
Brian Ruscher
Deputy Director of Multimodal

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Travel Demand Modeling
  • GIS and Visualization
  • Planning Staff Support
Matthew Masa
Planner II

Primary Responsibilities

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
  • Contract Administration
  • Benefits & Retirement
Alexis Willhite
Finance & Operations Manager

Primary Responsibilities

  • Accounting
  • Payroll
  • Reimbursements
Caroline Chavarria
Financial Accounting Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

  • Procurement
  • Contracts
  • Budgeting
Jessica Lopez
Procurement & Contracts Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities

  • Media Relations
  • Public Outreach and Education
  • Social Media
  • Title VI, Civil Rights, and Americans with Disabilities Act
Melissa Eble
Public Relations Director, Title VI & ADA Officer

Primary Responsibilities

  • Public Outreach and Education
  • Digital Content Creation
  • Website Management
Carly Diglio
Public Involvement Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

  • Executive Director's Assistant
  • TPA Governing Board & Committee Support
  • Agency Clerk
Ruth Del Pino
Executive Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

  • Front Desk
  • TPA Governing Board & Committee Support
  • Day-to-Day Operations
Tashoi James
Secretary

Main Number - 561.725.0800