As the Senior Director of Transportation Infrastructure Projects for the City of Los Angeles, Brandon leads the coordination and execution of major multimodal transportation projects. His expertise spans operational management, infrastructure planning, emergency preparedness, strategic planning, budget and resource management, regulatory compliance, performance monitoring, technology integration, and team leadership. Brandon's passion for surfing, snowboarding, and outdoor living fuels his commitment to creating a sustainable transportation environment.

Javier harnesses change to drive community prosperity, co-founding BikeSGV, a non-profit, then served as a transportation and economic development deputy to an LA County Supervisor. He is currently master planning a vibrant downtown, dynamic uptown, lively riverfronts, and a national manufacturing zone in Pico Rivera. He has a BA in business from CSU Fullerton and an urban planning master’s from USC. 

Cultural anthropologist Adonia E. Lugo (she/hers) lives and works in traditional and unceded Tongva territory (Los Angeles). Adonia is Equity Research Manager at the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies and serves on the California Transportation Commission (2022-2026).

Robert is a director at LA Metro in the ExpressLanes group where he oversees day-to-day roadside operations on I-10 and I-110 along with future implementation of the I-105 toll system. He got his Ph.D. from the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Berkeley in 2012, and worked previously as an R&D engineer and Intelligent Transportation Systems consultant before joining Metro in 2017.

Brandon is a Transportation Engineering Associate III at the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona, an M.S. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering) from the University of Southern California, and is registered in California as a Traffic Engineer. Brandon has been involved with ITE at the district, section, and chapter levels, previously serving as a chapter president and currently serving on a district committee and as a section president. 

Cathy is the Director of the Transportation Group at Wilson Okamoto Corporation. She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, and is a registered engineer in Hawaii. Cathy has served at every leadership level within ITE, recently serving as the Western District International Director from 2019-2021 and currently serving as the District LAC Committee Chair for the Western District.

Mark is a Senior Principal and President at W-Trans and also manages the W-Trans Oakland office. He holds a B. Eng. in Civil Engineering from McGill University, an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, and is registered in California as a Traffic Engineer. Mark has served at every leadership level within ITE, most recently serving as the Western District International Director from 2021-2023.

Matthews currently works for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation as transportation planning associate with the Active Transportation Division. He is a recent graduate of UCLA's Masters of Urban and Regional Planning program with a concentration on Transportation Planning and Policy, received his bachelors in Aerospace Engineering from UCI, and was the president of UCI's ITE student chapter during the 2021-2022 academic year. He is passionate about all things transportation, especially buses, trains, walking, and of course bikes.

Ms. Julia Brown joined UCLA Government and Community Relations in September 2023 as Director of Community Relations. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Ms. Brown received her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations with a minor in Spanish from the University of Southern California, and later went on to receive a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration, with an emphasis in Urban Affairs from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master’s degree in Political Management from George Washington University in Washington, DC.

James is a transportation engineer and leads the Speed & Reliability program at Los Angeles Metro. He oversees improvements such as bus lanes, signal priority, bus bulbs and boarding islands, and other operational improvements to prioritize transit through congested corridors and intersections.

Winnie Fong (she/her) leads the Equitable Economic Development and Mobility Justice practice at Estolano Advisors, specializing in housing and transit-oriented policies and initiatives. In 2020, she was recognized as Stratiscope’s Impact Maker to Watch. Winnie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University, Sacramento and a Master of Planning with a concentration in transportation planning from the University of Southern California.

Cristian is a traffic engineer with six years of experience improving transportation across Southern California. He collaborates on diverse projects, including traffic studies for new developments, complete street design, and corridor plans to enhance safety and mobility.  Passionate about community engagement, he translates complex engineering concepts for the public and actively participates in the City Heights Built Environment Team to improve transportation options in his own neighborhood. In his free time, Cristian enjoys exploring the region by bike, including trips across the border.

Caila is a transportation designer with over 2 years of experience since graduating from Cal Poly SLO in 2022. She has prepared plans for various active transportation and complete streets projects involving road diets, bike lanes, and multi-use trails.

Daniel Rodman serves as Director of International Events in the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, where he leads the Mayor’s International Events team and works collaboratively to deliver mega-events that are open to all Angelenos, maximize opportunities for local businesses, and invest in permanent green infrastructure. Previously, Dan served as Deputy Director of Transportation for the LA Mayor’s Office and as a social worker with Street to Home Manhattan.