NABWIC TALKS WITH VIDA MANNINGS, DIRECTOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS, METROLINK

Vida Mannings is an accomplished transportation professional whose progressive leadership capability have brought forth system changes that have positively impacted millions of people. Energetic relationship-building and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to influence decision-makers, have made her a central player in the myriad of transitions and reforms in public transit for more than 30 years.  Currently, she serves as the Director of Special Projects in the CEO’s Office at the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.  In this role, Vida leads initiatives for the commuter rail agency that is focused on strengthening relationships with private sector partners headquartered in the Authority’s six-county service area. Vida is a graduate of Leadership APTA and serves on the Leadership APTA Committee.  She is a former Vice Chair of APTA's Diversity Council, an APTA Nominating Committee participant, and an active member of the Southern California chapters of WTS and COMTO.  She has a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation from North Carolina A&T State University. Vida Mannings, MURP | Director of Special Projects (CEO's Office) | Southern California Regional Rail Authority | 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, California 90017 \ manningsv@scrra.net  ______________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities. NABWIC.ORG