TRANSform 2024 Opening Ceremonies

The TRANSform 2024 opening ceremony features APTA leadership and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), setting the stage for the exciting content.

But that's not all! The opening session also features an important and thought-provoking message from our keynote speaker, Academy Award-winning actress, documentary filmmaker, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and lifelong champion of victims of social injustice, Miro Sorvino. Mira is a high level communicator known for touching hearts and motivating action. Applauded for her intelligence, passion, eloquence and graciousness, her keynotes are an unforgettable encounter with one of Hollywood’s most courageous, committed and accomplished women.

Keynote Speaker:

• Mira Sorvino, Academy Award-winning Actress, #MeToo & Human Rights Advocate

President's Welcome:

• Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association

Remarks:

• Michele Wong Krause, Immediate Past Chair, APTA; Past Chair, DART Board of Directors 2021-2023, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) 
• MJ Maynard, Chair, APTA; and Chief Executive Officer, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

Introduction:

• Raymond Melleady, BMBG Chair; and Executive Vice President, United Safety & Survivability Corporation

Hosts:

• Tam Nguyen, Board Chair, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
• Darrell Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Sponsor Remarks:

• Veronique Hakim, Sr VP & National Transit & Rail Market Sector Leader, HNTB Corporation