Data Governance in Action: From Policy to Practice

As data becomes central to every transit agency’s digital transformation, governance is no longer optional—it’s essential. Join this engaging discussion to hear how agencies are putting data governance policies into practice. Learn how they’re aligning people, processes, and platforms to enhance data trustworthiness, enable cross-departmental collaboration, and prepare for the next wave of innovation driven by analytics and artificial intelligence.

The session will include real-world examples, lessons learned, and strategies for operationalizing governance frameworks that ensure data is accurate, accessible, and actionable across the enterprise.

Moderators:

• Dr Manjit Sooch, Director of Innovation and Technology, AC Transit, Oakland CA; Chair, APTA Data Governance Subcommittee and APTA Innovation Peer Exchange

Speakers:

• Anu Ganesh, Deputy Chief of Strategy & Enterprise Architecture at MTA
• Cassie Schmitt, Senior Program Manager – Data Governance at Sound Transit