Carol Wright To Keynote 2012 Michigan Public Transportation Annual Meeting

Carol Wright, Associate Director of Training and Outreach at the Small Urban & Rural Transit Center at North Dakota State University has been announced as the keynote speaker at the 2012 Michigan Public Transportation Annual Conference, August 21-23 at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, MI.

Ms. Wright joined the staff of the Small Urban & Rural Transit Center (SURTC) in 2006 as Associate Director of Training and Outreach. She is responsible for the oversight of SURTC's training and outreach efforts. She has more than 12 years of experience as Executive Director of public transportation for a multi-county project in central North Dakota, where she managed all aspects of public transit, including rural transit, specialized transit, Dial-a-Ride and contracted services.

Ms. Wright has also served as an independent consultant for marketing and development with planners, developers, architects and contractors. She has served as a trainer and keynote speaker for national, state and local conferences for over 20 years.

Employment

  • 2006-Present, Associate Director of Training and Outreach, Small Urban & Rural Transit UGPTI, NDSU
  • 1996-2006, Marketing and Development Consultant
  • 1997-2006 & 1991-1995, Executive Director of Public Transportation and Senior Services, Stutsman/Wells/Sheridan Counties, ND

Education

  • M.S., Human Development and Education/Gerontology, North Dakota State University, 1994
  • B.S., Speech/English/Education, North Dakota State University, 1975

Certifications

Ms. Wright is certified by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) as a:

  • Certified Community Transit Manager
  • Certified Passenger Service and Safety (PASS) Trainer

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

  • Transportation Cooperative Research Program, National Academies, Panel Member
  • Federal Transit Administration Bus Safety and Security Program Work Group
  • AARP - ND Volunteer Liason for Mobility Issues
  • APTA Bus Safety Awards Selection Committee
  • Faculty Member, Senior Transportation Institute, National Center on Senior Transportation Center
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