Wendy is a San Diego native, having graduated from Coronado High School.  She then attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where she received her BFA in Acting, with honors.  After spending 7 years in the Big Apple, she returned

Tiffany spent her childhood outside of Chicago and Las Vegas where she graduated from high school. She attended Southern Oregon University and graduated with a Masters in Teaching in 2004. She traveled throughout Latin America and moved with husband to Alaska where

Erika has been a proud educator for over twenty years, serving in a variety of roles. Erika is currently the Assistant Superintendent for the Ashland School District in beautiful Southern Oregon. She grew up in Portland, OR, graduating from the University of Oregon with a

Michelle Atwell is the Chief of the Safety Countermeasures Division, Office of Safety Programs at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, United Sates Department of Transportation in Washington, DC. Atwell’s division is responsible for overseeing the national highway safety programs on: Bike

Molly McGee-Hewitt, PhD, CAE serves as the Executive Director & CEO of the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT). She brings over 25 years of experience in public education and association management and leadership, previously serving in executive leadership positions with two

Ben Wilcox recently retired as the first-ever Kentucky State School Security Marshal after spending five years at the helm. The School Marshal’s office was created in 2019 with the passing of the School Safety and Resiliency Act (SSRA). The SSRA is one

Richard Palomo is Chief of Police for the Southwest ISD School District Police Department. Chief Palomo was appointed to his current position in August 2016, prior to his appointment at Southwest ISD he served as the Chief of Police at Laredo ISD

As the Industry Engagement Manager for Highway and Motor Carrier within the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Surface Policy Division, Mr. Currier has responsibility for coordination and collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders on behalf of TSA. Mr. Currier’s area of focus

Stephanie Shaw joined the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in 1997. Stephanie currently serves as a transportation safety advocate promoting the NTSB’s Most Wanted List and road safety-related recommendations issued to the states. Stephanie is the NTSB advocacy lead for the Safe

Teena Mitchell is currently a Special Needs Coordinator for Greenville County Schools in South Carolina. She supports a district of 400+ school buses. She has 18 years of experience in school bus transportation and transporting students with disabilities. Her certifications include: NAPT