Name: Leadership Self-Perception – Transit Immersion Leadership Experience (TILE)
Start: 2025-06-10T08:00:00-0400
End: 2025-06-10T09:45:00-0400

Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am EDT

Salons F & G

Launched in 2022 by the Florida Department of Transportation, TILE is a dynamic year-long leadership development program for leaders at all levels. Participants engage in shared learning, innovation, and skill enhancement throughout the program, gaining invaluable insights into partner agencies' operations.
Take advantage of our special presentation featuring the class of 2025 showcasing their final projects. But that's not all! Dive deeper into how you can become a part of future cohorts and unlock this program's incredible benefits.

Speakers

James Bradford

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Safety Officer, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

James A. Bradford, Jr. has worked in the public transportation industry for over twenty-five years.He was named to Mass Transit magazine’s top 40 under 40 in 2009 and is a proud member and graduate of both the Leadership APTA (’15) and ENO Senior Transit Executive (’20) developmental... Read More →

Tamika White

Sr Organizational Development Manager, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

Dr. Tamika Gunn White is the Deputy Director of Talent Management at the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). She oversees recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, professional development, and strategic organizational initiatives that support culture, engagement, and performance.Dr... Read More →

Dave Newell

Transit Coordinator, FDOT

Dave Newell is currently a Transit Coordinator in the Modal Development office at the Florida Department of Transportation in Tampa, Florida. He has been with the Department for the last 9 years working in various transit programs both Federal and State. He is responsible for grant... Read More →

Michael Baker

Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Michael A. Baker, is currently a Training Specialist at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. He is a certified Transportation Safety Institute, Smith System defensive driving and CDL test preparation instructor. He supervises the fixed route training team and has a strong background... Read More →

Sabrina Swoy

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

Sabrina Swoy is currently a Projects and Grants Coordinator at Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. She has a wide range of skills including managing cross-departmental communication, leading budgeting initiatives, procedure writing, and is currently learning grants administration... Read More →

Brooke Peters Samman

Palm Tran

Brooke Peters Samman, MURP, is the Service Planning & Scheduling Manager at Palm Tran in Palm Beach County, Florida, where she leads initiatives that bridge data-driven insights with practical transit solutions. With a strong foundation in land use, transportation, and transit planning... Read More →

Otis Jackson-X

Broward County Transit

Otis Jackson – X, is currently a Transportation Instructor for Broward County Transit. He has worked for Broward County Transit (BCT) for 12 years. He started as a bus operator and was later promoted to operations supervisor. He previously worked in the funeral service industry... Read More →

Liliane Finke

President, ExecuCoach360 Training and Consulting, LLC

Dr. Liliane M. Finke, Ed.D., ExecuCoach360 PresidentAs a leadership development consultant, Dr. Liliane M. Finke offers over 25 years of experience in both the public and private sectors and is a seasoned professional with a strong vision and mission to initiate a positive impact... Read More →

Stephanie Lewis

Workforce Development Project Manager, USF/CUTR

Stephanie Lewis, M.Ed., is currently a Workforce Development Project Manager and Instructional Designer at the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida. She has a wide range of skills in online and instructor led course development, webinar coordination... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Salons F & G

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