Expertise Description
I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Transit Civil Rights with expertise in training, federal compliance, safety consulting, and program and policy development. I have additional experience in American With Disabilities Act (ADA) analysis, compliance reviews and policy development, environmental justice, as well as paratransit compliance, buses, bus stop accessibility and amenities, and accessibility guidelines for transit vehicles. I have knowledge in Transit equity analyses on proposed service and fare changes, development of FTA required Title VI update plans, development of DOT required Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plans, and development of public participation plans for minority, developmentally disabled, and low-income populations.Areas of Expertise
Consulting Experience
My consulting experience includes instruction on advanced mobility device securement and the Americans with Disabilities Act, paratransit scheduling, dispatching, and reservations.
Professional Experiences
My professional experience includes Senior Instructor for teaching transit civil rights and safety courses.
Relevant Experiences
I have expertise both in the area of wheelchair boarding and deboarding using a lift and on the essential part components of wheelchairs.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Public Administration | Arizona State University | |||
| Masters | Public Administration | University of North Dakota | |||
| BA | History & Political Science | Butler University | Indianapolis | ||
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Awards & Affiliation
Partial List of Consulting Expert Witness Cases
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